This depression comes over me whenever the Lord is preparing a larger blessing for my ministry; the cloud is black before it breaks, and overshadows before it yields its deluge of mercy. Depression has now become to me as a prophet in rough clothing, a John the Baptist, heralding the nearer coming of my Lord's richer benison. So have far better men found it. The scouring of the vessel has fitted it for the Master's use. Immersion in suffering has preceded the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Fasting gives an appetite for the banquet. The Lord is revealed in the backside of the desert, while his servant keepeth the sheep and waits in solitary awe. The wilderness is the way to Canaan. The low valley leads to the towering mountain. Defeat prepares for victory.

C.H. Spurgeon

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Asian		1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	lg	Garlic cloves; peeled, sliced
1		Shallot; peeled, sliced
1		2-inch piece fresh ginger; thinly sliced
1	cn	(14 1/2 ounces) Oriental broth or low-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4	c	Water
2	tb	Seasoned rice vinegar
1	ts	Soy sauce
1/2	ts	Dry hot mustard
4		Salmon fillets; roughly same thickness, about 6 ounces each
		Cucumber salsa; recipe follows

INSTRUCTIONS

POACHING LIQUID
SALMON
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings
>From Abby Mandel. Special to the Tribune. (Copyright) 1997, Abby Mandel.
Poached fish, whether whole (wrapped in cheesecloth to help transfer it
from pan) or fillets, can be served hot or chilled. To serve this salmon
hot, poach it until just cooked as desired. To serve chilled, stop poaching
before it's cooked completely; the salmon will cool down in the liquid,
which cooks it further.
1. For poaching liquid, put ingredients in non-aluminum, 10-inch saute pan.
Heat to boil over high heat; simmer over medium heat, uncovered, 10
minutes.
2. For salmon, place single layer of fillets in poaching liquid. Place a
piece of parchment paper or foil directly over salmon. Simmer until cooked
as desired, about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness of fish. If
serving hot, use spatula to transfer fish from liquid to warm serving
dishes. If serving chilled, let fish cool in liquid. When cool, use spatula
to transfer to storage container. Strain poaching liquid and pour about 1/2
cup over salmon to keep it moist. Store remaining poaching liquid in
refrigerator up to 3 days or freezer as long as 3 months to use again for
fish and/or shellfish, adding liquid and more ingredients as needed. 3. To
serve hot, spoon warm salsa on salmon. To serve cold, let salsa chill in
refrigerator. Remove poaching liquid from around chilled salmon. Top salmon
with chilled salsa.
Nutritional information (per serving): 314 calories, 1 g carbohydrates, 37
g protein, 17 g fat, 105 mg cholesterol, 235 mg sodium.
Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter  by Roserairie@aol.com
on Nov 10, 1997

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