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SPICY KANI SALAD

Delicious Spicy Kani Salad with a Crunchy Twist

Spicy Kani Salad is a vibrant dish marrying tender crabmeat with creamy spicy mayonnaise, making it a must-try salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Crab Meat Lump crab recommended, imitation crab is a budget alternative.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced into matchsticks.
  • 2 cups Lettuce Shredded romaine or iceberg.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Kewpie mayo is recommended for richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust per spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Optional; substitute with sake or rice vinegar if needed.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For browning panko; you can use oil as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for SPICY KANI SALAD
  1. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once bubbly, add panko and stir for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool on a plate.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Whisk until fully incorporated and chill.
  3. Slice 1 cucumber into matchstick pieces and shred the crab meat. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber and crab, stirring gently.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the crab-cucumber mix and toss gently until well-coated.
  5. Arrange shredded lettuce on a serving platter, spoon the salad on top, and sprinkle cooled panko and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Enjoy the salad immediately for the best texture and flavor. Feel free to customize the ingredients as per your preference.

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