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SPICY KANI SALAD

Spicy Kani Salad: A Creamy, Crunchy Delight You’ll Love

This Spicy Kani Salad combines tender crab meat, refreshing cucumber, and creamy sriracha mayo for a light and satisfying dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Crab Meat imitation or lump, shredded
  • 1 medium Cucumber seeded and sliced into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Kewpie preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin can be omitted
  • 4 cups Lettuce shredded
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs use gluten-free if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for browning panko
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • plate

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions for SPICY KANI SALAD
  1. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add ½ cup of panko and continuously stir for about 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sriracha, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Slice 1 medium cucumber into matchsticks and place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Shred the desired crab meat and add to the bowl with cucumber, gently combine.
  5. Pour the chilled sriracha mayonnaise over the cucumber and crab mix and fold gently until coated.
  6. On a plate, lay down a bed of shredded lettuce and spoon the spicy kani mixture onto it.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle the toasted panko breadcrumbs over the top of the salad. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad just before serving. Keep all components stored separately to maintain freshness.

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