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Ingredients
- 450 grams (1 pound) extra-firm tofu, preferably fresh and locally made
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) champagne vinegar
- 180 grams (3/4 cup) water
- 12 grams (about 1â³ piece) fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 0.5 grams (a big pinch) freshly ground black pepper
- 5 grams kosher salt (1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal; 1 teaspoon Mortonâs)
- 1 kilogram pickling cucumbers, sliced very thin on a mandoline
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1182g | |
| Calories 110 | |
| Calories from Fat 17 | 15% |
| Total Fat 2.0g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14025mg | 584% |
| Potassium 230mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 22.6g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.0g | 40% |
| Sugars 10.6g | 7% |
| Protein 3.3g | 5% |
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