Salad Kani Jepang

Name: Salad Kani Jepang
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 5 oz real or imitation crabmeat ((1 package of a Japanese brand of kanikama)); ½ English cucumber; ½ cup frozen or canned corn ((2.8 oz, drained; run frozen corn under cold water to defrost)); 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp ponzu ((you can make my Homemade Ponzu recipe)); 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; ½ tsp soy sauce

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!

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 20min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings ⭐ 4.7 (68) 👁 9

Ingredients

4 servings

5 oz real or imitation crabmeat ((1 package of a Japanese brand of kanikama))
½ English cucumber
½ cup frozen or canned corn ((2.8 oz, drained; run frozen corn under cold water to defrost))
2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise
1 Tbsp ponzu ((you can make my Homemade Ponzu recipe))
1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
½ tsp soy sauce

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!
Keep the salad ingredients and dressing ingredients in separate containers in the refrigerator. Mix together right before you serve.
You can store the leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition per serving

Protein3g

Carbs13g

Fat7g

121kcal

3gProtein

13gCarbs

7gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$124.00

Per Serving
$31.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$248.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (71% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
real or imitation crabmeat	5 oz	-
English cucumber	0.5	$58.00
frozen or canned corn	0.5 cup	$47.00
Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise	2 tbsp	$13.00
ponzu	1 tbsp	-
toasted white sesame seeds	1 tbsp	$3.00
soy sauce	0.5 tsp	$3.00