Great finger foods include whole
grain toast strips (with butter), skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut length-wise, or a slice of pear (peeled).
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into very thin rounds 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2 - inch long matchsticks 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons fine
grain sea salt, divided 1 teaspoon maple syrup Few drops of
toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup kimchi, drained and coarsely chopped 1 ripe California Avocado, peeled and sliced 5 cups cooked short -
grain rice 1 recipe Gochujang sauce (recipe below) 4 teaspoons
toasted sesame seeds Additional Toppings (if desired):
strips of steak or chicken, stir - fried tofu, fried egg, other stir - fried vegetables, etc..