This [boredom] is why people are so prone to an addictive lifestyle. Many people who fall into sinful addictions are people who were once terminally bored. The reason why addictions are so powerful is that they tap into that place in our hearts that was made for transcendent communion and spiritual romance. These addictive habits either dull and deaden our yearnings for a satisfaction we fear we’ll never find or they provide an alternative counterfeit fulfillment that we think will bring long-term happiness, counterfeits like cocaine, overeating, illicit affairs, busyness, efficiency, image, or obsession with physical beauty. They all find their power in the inescapable yearning of the human heart to be fascinated and pleased and enthralled. Our hearts will invariably lead us either to the fleeting pleasures of addiction or to God.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Chinese	Appetizer	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Bean sprouts
2	tb	Soy sauce
1	ts	Sugar
3	dr	Sesame oil; more or less

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Blanch bean sprouts. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Combine soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Pour over bean sprouts and
toss gently. Refrigerate, covered, only to chill (about 20 minutes).
VARIATIONS: For the sesame oil, substitute 1-1/2 tablespoons peanut oil.
Add 1 tablespoon vinegar to the dressing.
In step 1, add to the blanched bean sprouts 1/4 pound water cress, cut
in 1-inch lengths, with tough stems removed.
In step 1, add to the blanched bean sprouts 1/2 cup chicken or ham,
slivered. (When using ham, substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt for the sugar.)
After step 2, top the bean sprouts with 1/2 cup chicken or ham,
slivered; or 1/2 cup roast pork, slivered (toss the pork first in 1
tablespoon soy sauce and 1-1/2 teaspoons peanut oil).
Garnish the bean sprouts with any of the following: egg threads, sweet
red pepper, slivered; or snow peas, blanched and shredded.
From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded
from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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