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To make the black soybean spread: In a food processor, combine the ingredients for the spread.
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Blend in enough of the reserved bean liquid (usually 1 to 2 tablespoons) to create a thick but spreadable paste.
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Add more soy sauce and/or pickled ginger, if needed, to give the spread an assertive taste.
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Season with chili oil, if you wish.
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To assemble the Sushi: Stack the nori and use kitchen scissors to trim the sheets into circles about 1/2 inch smaller than the tortillas.
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Spread 2 tablespoons of the soybean mixture onto one of the tortillas, leaving a 1-lnch border all around.
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Distribute 1/4 cup of the shredded cabbage over the bean spread.
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Gently press a piece of nori on top.
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Spread another 2 tablespoons of the soybean mixture on the nori.
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Set 2 red pepper strips horizontally about 1 inch from the bottom of the tortilla.
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Arrange 2 carrot and 2 cucumber sticks in a cluster on top.
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Wrap the bottom edge of the tortilla over the vegetables and roll up tightly.
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If necessary, moisten the top edge of the tortilla lightly with soybean paste or water to seal.
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Gently press the roll to shape it into an even log.
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Proceed to fill and roll the remaining tortillas.
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To slice the Sushi: Set each roll on a cutting board seam side down, and use a very sharp knife to trim off the edges.
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Holding the roll firmly with one hand, use a gentle sawing motion of the knife to cut the roll into 5 or 6 pieces, making every other cut on the diagonal.
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Arrange the pieces flat side down on a platter.
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Garnish with watercress sprigs.
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Other Ideas:
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Instead of tortillas, use a rectangular flatbread, such as Garden of Eatins Thin Thin Wraps, available in natural-food stores.
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For a light luncheon entree, cut each roll in half on the diagonal and lean one piece against the other in a criss-cross on a plate.
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Accompany with a green salad tossed with Sesame-Watercress Dressing.
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Dont cut the roll, and serve it as a wrap.
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Thin the spread with a few more tablespoons of bean liquid and use it as a dip for raw vegetables.
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Use a pickle instead of the cucumber.
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Serve the spread on water-thin rice crackers.
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Tear the trimmed-off nori into tiny bits and use as a garnish for grains, soups, or salads.
