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Japanese Kani Side Salad

Japanese Kani Side Salad: Amazing 15-Min Recipe


  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious Japanese Kani Side Salad, perfect as a light appetizer or side dish. This easy Japanese crab salad recipe uses imitation crab sticks and a creamy dressing for a quick and flavorful option.


Ingredients

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  • 200g imitation crab sticks (kani kama), shredded
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened Greek yogurt (optional, for lighter dressing)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab sticks (kani kama) and thinly sliced cucumber.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Japanese mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and white pepper to create the kani salad dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the crab and cucumber mixture.
  4. Gently toss everything together until well combined, ensuring the kani imitation crab salad is evenly coated.
  5. Chill the kani salad for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish the Japanese Kani Side Salad with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For a healthier Japanese Kani Side Salad, you can reduce the amount of mayonnaise and increase the Greek yogurt.
  • You can add other vegetables like shredded carrots or edamame to this kani kama salad side.
  • Ensure your imitation crab sticks are fresh for the best flavor in your kani crab salad.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

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