Japanese Kani Salad
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4.7
207 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 (as
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Calories
121 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
Japanese
Japanese Kani Salad
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This light, refreshing, and colorful Japanese Kani Salad recipe is so easy and quick to whip up with imitation or real crab, corn kernels, and cucumbers. Tossed in a creamy citrus-soy dressing, it‘s guaranteed to be a hit with your entire family!
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Ingredients
- 5 oz real or imitation crabmeat (1 package of a Japanese brand of kanikama)
- ½ English cucumber (6 oz, 170 g; or use Persian or Japanese cucumbers with less seeds)
- ½ cup frozen or canned corn (2.8 oz, drained; run frozen corn under cold water to defrost)
For the Ponzu Mayonnaise Dressing
- 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise (you can make homemade Japanese mayo)
- 1 Tbsp ponzu (you can make my Homemade Ponzu recipe)
- 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- ½ tsp soy sauce
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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
- Keep the salad ingredients and dressing ingredients in separate containers in the refrigerator. Mix together right before you serve.
To Store
- You can store the leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
207 reviews
Excellent
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