What Makes This Recipe So Good
It takes just 10 minutes to make! Simply add all ingredients to a bowl, toss together, then enjoy. Save time and money by making this quick restaurant dish at home.It strikes the perfect balance between creamy and crunchy. Fresh cucumber and crispy breadcrumbs compliment a mayonnaise-based dressing – yum!It’s very versatile and can be easily adjusted to your preferences! For instance, add more or less sriracha depending on how much spice you like. Remove or increase the amount of cucumber depending on how much crunch you like. Don’t be afraid to have fun with this kani salad and make this recipe your own.
Key Ingredients
Kani – Also known as surimi or imitation crab meat, kani can be found in the seafood section at most grocery stores. Kani is made from a combination of starch and white fish and is then shaped to resemble crab meat. To prepare kani for this recipe, peel strands down each kani stick until completely shredded. You’ll find that tearing off strands will be super quick and easy! Cucumber – You have the option to either remove the skin from your cucumber or leave it on for this kani salad recipe. To prepare cucumber for this dish, you’ll want to cut it into thin matchstick-like pieces. If you have a julienne peeler, then definitely use it! If not, then simply use a sharp knife to slice the cucumber into thin strands. Panko Breadcrumbs – Panko breadcrumbs give this kani salad its signature crunch! I love sprinkling a small handful of extra Panko breadcrumbs to my finished dish for even more incredible texture.
Chef’s Tips
You can prep this kani salad ahead of time by making the dressing, then shredding the kani, and julienning the cucumber. When you’re ready to eat, simply toss everything together in a bowl and enjoy! Store this dish in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I even find that after one day in the fridge, the flavors marinate and this salad become more flavorful and delicious!Easily double or even triple this recipe if you’d like. This is the perfect unexpected side dish for a party or potluck! If you plan on sharing this kani salad, then I recommend remaining conservative with the sriracha. Allow guests to control the spice in this dish by drizzling with more sriracha if they’d like.
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