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Dorian’s board, for example, calls for flakey salt, citrus zest, fresh herbs, sliced red onions, edible flowers and a generous drizzle of honey.

Instead of a basic rice bowl with ground beef, why not make congee with soy-braised beef and lots of fresh herbs?

From there, it’s a playground for flavor — add some citrus for brightness, a dash of heat for complexity or a handful of herbs for freshness.

The scent of freshly baked bread drifts through the open-air stalls, mingling with the bright, green scent of just-picked herbs.

In terms of other textural bites, fresh herbs added at the end, dried or dehydrated fruits or citrus zest also work.