Fruits de Mer

Kani Salad (Japanese Imitation Crab Salad)

Cool and refreshing, imitation crab salad—or kani salad, as it’s known in Japan—is perfect for hot summer days when all you want is to toss together an easy meal without turning the stove or oven on.

Kani Salad (Japanese Imitation Crab Salad)
Portions 4
Difficulté Moyen

Ingrédients

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together chile, vinegar, and salt. Let stand 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, place shallot in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under hot water. Drain thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Add rinsed shallot, celery, mayonnaise, crème fraîche, cilantro, and dashi powder to vinegar mixture, stirring with a silicone spatula until dashi powder dissolves. Add surimi, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

  4. 4

    Fine-mesh sieve, silicone spatula

  5. 5

    Surimi is packed with excess liquid that can water log your mayonnaise. Be sure to pat it dry before using.