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Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers
- 1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon (optional) sugar
- 3 Tablespoons sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 772g | |
| Calories 370 | |
| Calories from Fat 252 | 68% |
| Total Fat 29.27g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 4.17g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 611mg | 25% |
| Potassium 1010mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 17.18g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 24% |
| Sugars 9.06g | 6% |
| Protein 8.53g | 14% |
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