Quick and Easy Spicy Kani Salad
Quick and Easy Spicy Kani Salad is a delightful Japanese crab salad with crunchy vegetables, spicy mayonnaise, and panko for added crunch.
Equipment
- bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Dressing
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise Use homemade or store-bought
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce Adjust for spice level
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 oz imitation crab/sticks Shredded into thin strips
Salad
- 1 carrot Julienned 3" long - about 1 cup
- 1 cucumber Julienned 3" long - about 1 and ½ cups
- 1 ripe mango Julienned 3" long
- 2 tablespoons panko
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl or a jug, whisk all of the dressing ingredients until it's well combined and creamy.
- To a bowl, add the shredded crab sticks, julienned cucumber, carrot, and mango.
- Add the dressing to the crab and vegetables, and give it a good toss.
- Serve in a shallow bowl or serving plate, top with panko and sesame seeds if using, and drizzle with extra dressing.
Notes
Store kani salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For better flavor, let it sit before serving. Panko should be added just before serving to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2108IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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