Description
SPICY KANI SALAD is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the delightful taste of crab sticks, fresh vegetables, and a creamy spicy dressing. This Japanese-inspired salad is perfect for any gathering or a quick weeknight meal, offering a refreshing bite with every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz shredded crab sticks (kani)
- 1 medium English cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- ½ cup kewpie mayo (or regular mayo with rice vinegar)
- 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- Juice of 1 lime or lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin strips. Shred the crab sticks into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the julienned vegetables and shredded crab to the bowl with the dressing. Gently mix until everything is well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg