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Sesame-and-Soy Watermelon Poké

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Marinating and searing the watermelon concentrates its flavor and primes it for this savory treatment.

Cooks' Note

Ume plum vinegar can be found at Japanese markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets.

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