Japanese Kani Salad 

Ingredients 

  • 5 oz real or imitation crabmeat
  • 1/2 English cucumber 
  • 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn

For the Ponzu Mayonnaise Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp ponzu (you can make my Homemade Ponzu recipe)
  • 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions 

  1. If you‘re using imitation crab, cut the sticks in half crosswise. Then, shred 5 oz real or imitation crabmeat into thin strips. Peel ½ English cucumber in a striped pattern. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally into thin slices.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, cucumber slices, and ½ cup frozen or canned corn (defrosted/drained) To the same bowl, add the dressing ingredients: 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp ponzu, 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, and ½ tsp soy sauce. Combine well. Serve the salad in individual bowls or a large serving bowl. Enjoy!

To Make Ahead of Time

  1. Keep the salad ingredients and dressing ingredients in separate containers in the refrigerator. Mix together right before you serve.

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