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Kani Salad

I have tested and retested countless times to perfect my Kani Salad recipe. The recipe guarantees to be better than any take-out version. I promise.
Course Salad
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Kani Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Author Farmhouse 1820

Ingredients

  • 1 package imitation crab meat sticks
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/4 cup panko
  • 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise - such as Kewpie
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • eel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  • Pour panko into a fry pan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until lightly toasted. Set aside.
  • Peel and remove seeds from cucumber. with a sharp knife, julienne the cucumber, or use a special julienne grater. (cucumber can also be cut into thin matchstick pieces) Place in a bowl.
  • Unwrap each imitation crab stick and peel apart each into fine strands. The crab will peel apart as such, easily. Toss in bowl with cucumber.
  • In a separate bowl, combine Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over cucumber and crab mixture and stir to evenly coat.
  • Spoon individual servings into bowls. Top with toasted panko and drizzle eel sauce over the top. Serve cold.