Kalua Pork and Rice Salad with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp White Vinegar
- 3-4 Tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 6 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp ground Ginger
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch, to thicken
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 365g | |
| Calories 388 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1900mg | 79% |
| Potassium 262mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 93.97g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 81.33g | 54% |
| Protein 3.09g | 5% |
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