Imitation Crab Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 419kcal
Try this light and refreshing Kani Salad. A Japanese-style appetizer made with julienned cucumber, crab sticks, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ medium cucumber julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 pound kani imitation crab sticks
Dressing:
- ½ cup Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
To Garnish:
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
- 2 Tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Using a fork or your fingers, shred the crab into thin strings lengthwise.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Add the cucumber and crab and toss to combine.
- Divide the mixture into bowls and top with avocado, sesame seeds, panko and green onion.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Kani salad can be made up to 3 days ahead of serving. Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge and don’t add any toppings or garnishes until right before plating.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1077mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg