Kani Salad

Name: Kani Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1 lb imitation crab meat; 1 carrot, julienned; 1/2 cucumber, julienned; 1 tbsp tobiko (flying fish roe), for garnish; 1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs, for garnish

A refreshing and creamy Japanese-style salad made with shredded imitation crab, crisp julienned carrots, and cucumber, all tossed in a spicy mayonnaise dressing. It's a popular restaurant appetizer that's easy to make at home.

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Total

10 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 lb imitation crab meat
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cucumber, julienned
1 tbsp tobiko (flying fish roe), for garnishoptional
1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sugar until you have a smooth dressing.
2
Unwrap the imitation crab meat and shred it into thin strands using your fingers or a fork. Add the shredded crab to the bowl with the dressing.
3
Using a julienne peeler or a knife, julienne the carrot and cucumber. Add the vegetables to the bowl.
4
Toss all the ingredients together until the crab and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
5
Plate the salad and garnish with tobiko and panko breadcrumbs before serving.