Tight races are lost when a runner chooses to look over his shoulder. It’s a strong temptation that needs to be resisted. Looking behind in many ways will deter our momentum going forward. The same is true in the spiritual race. We are commanded to “forget what lies behind.” Both our forgiven spiritual failures and successful spiritual efforts will significantly hinder us from “reaching forward to what lies ahead” (Phil 3:13).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Vegetables	California	July 1994	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Long-grain rice
1/4	c	Plus 3 tablespoons rice vinegar*; (not seasoned)
1/4	c	Sugar
1 1/2	ts	Salt
1	tb	Sesame seeds; (preferably
		; unhulled*)
3	tb	Vegetable oil
2	tb	Finely chopped pickled ginger*
4		Scallions; cut lengthwise into
		; thin 1-inch strips
		; (about 3/4 cup)
1/2	c	Finely shredded carrot
1	lg	Seedless cucumber; (about 1 pound),
		; quartered
		; lengthwise,cored,
		; and chopped
2		Sheets nori; (paper-thin sheets
		; of dried seaweed)*
1		Avocado; (preferably
		; California)
1/4	lb	Surimi; (mock crab legs) if
		; desired, sliced
		; thin
2	ts	Wasabi; (Japanese green
		; horseradish)
		; powder*
1	tb	Hot water
2	tb	Cold water
2	tb	Soy sauce
2	ts	Ginger juice; (squeezed from
		; freshly grated
		; gingerroot)

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR DRESSING
*available at Asian markets, natural foods stores, and some
supermarkets
Into a large saucepan of salted boiling water stir rice and boil 10
minutes.
Drain rice in a colander and rinse. Set colander over a kettle of
boiling water (rice should not touch water) and steam rice, covered
with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 10 to 15 minutes
(check water level in kettle occasionally, adding water if necessary).
While rice is steaming, in a small saucepan bring 1/4 cup vinegar to
a boil with sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and
remove from heat. In a dry small skillet toast sesame seeds over
moderate heat, stirring, until golden and fragrant and transfer to a
small bowl.
Transfer rice to a large bowl and stir in vinegar mixture. Cool rice
and stir in sesame seeds, remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil,
ginger, scallions, carrot, and cucumber. Salad may be prepared up to
this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room
temperature before proceeding.
Dry-roast nori, 1 sheet at a time, directly above moderate heat (gas
or electric burner), holding it at opposite corners and moving it
back and forth, until it turns bright green, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
With scissors cut nori into thin 2-inch-long strips.
Peel and pit avocado. Quarter avoado and cut crosswise into thin
slices. Add avocado to salad with surmimi if using and two thirds of
nori strips and toss well.
Make dressing:
In a small bowl stir wasabi powder into hot water and stir in cold
water, soy sauce, and ginger juice.
Serve salad sprinkled with remaining nori strips and drizzled with
dressing.
Gourmet July 1994
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