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Sesame-and-Soy Watermelon Poké

Name: Sesame-and-Soy Watermelon Poké
Ingredients: 3 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon agave nectar; 1 tablespoon ume plum vinegar (optional); Kosher salt; 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts, thinly sliced; 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems

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Place watermelon in a large resealable plastic bag. Purée rice vinegar, oil, soy sauce, lime juice, tahini, agave nectar, and plum vinegar in a blender until smooth. Pour over watermelon, seal bag, and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
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Heat a large skillet over medium. Remove watermelon from marinade; set marinade aside. Cook watermelon, tossing often, until lightly caramelized and dried out, 6–8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 12–15 minutes.
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Chill watermelon and sauce separately at least 1 hour.
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To serve, toss watermelon with sauce; taste and season with salt as needed. Top with scallions and cilantro.
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Watermelon and sauce can be made 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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