Assurance grows by repeated conflict, by our repeated experimental proof of the Lord’s power and goodness to save; when we have been brought very low and helped, sorely wounded and healed, cast down and raised again, have given up all hope, and been suddenly snatched from danger, and placed in safety; and when these things have been repeated to us and in us a thousand times over, we begin to learn to trust simply to the Word and power of God, beyond and against appearances: and this trust, when habitual and strong, bears the name of assurance; for even assurance has degrees.

John Newton

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Chinese	Salads, Chopstix	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

8	oz	Bean threads or rice sticks
1	c	Shredded red cabbage
1/2	lb	Snow peas
1		Sweet red pepper
3	oz	Enoki mushrooms
3	oz	Daikon sprouts OR- other sprouts
2	tb	Finely minced fresh ginger
2		Garlic cloves
1	tb	Grated or minced orange peel
1/4	c	Minced cilantro
1/4	c	Minced green onions
9	tb	Red wine vinegar
1/4	c	Oriental sesame oil
2	tb	Safflower oil
1	tb	Sugar
1	ts	Chinese chili sauce
1	ts	Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

SALAD
DRESSING
Soak bean threads or rice sticks in hot water until soft, about 30 minutes.
Drain thoroughly and cut into 4-inch lengths.
Snap off stems of snowpeas and discard.  Blanch snowpeas for 5 seconds in
in 2 quarts boiling water. Immediately transfer snowpeas to a bowl of ice
water. When cold, drain and pat dry, then cut into fine slivers. Stem and
seed pepper, then slice into 2-inch slivers. Remove and discard dirty ends
of mushrooms and separate strands.
In a food processor or blender, mince the garlic and ginger. Add orange
peel, cilantro and green onions. Process until finely minced, then add
remaining dressing ingredients and blend to combine.
To assemble, combine the bean threads (or rice sticks) with the other salad
ingredients.  Pour the dressing over and toss to combine thoroughly. May be
prepared up to 2 hours in advance.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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