Kani Salad (Japanese Imitation Crab Salad)

Name: Kani Salad (Japanese Imitation Crab Salad)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use a pinch; 1 small shallot (1 ounce; 28g), finely chopped; 1 medium celery stalk (1 3/4 ounces; 50g), finely chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (3 1/2 ounces; 100g); 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream (2 ounces; 60g); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems; 1/2 teaspoon instant dashi powder, such as Ajinomoto; 1 pound (454g) flake-style surimi seafood (imitation crab), patted dry (see notes)

Prep 25m

Total 25m

This Kani Salad recipe features imitation crab, serrano chile, rice vinegar, shallot, celery, mayonnaise, crème fraîche or sour cream, cilantro, and dashi powder. The result is a flavorful Japanese crab salad that makes for a perfect appetizer or light meal. It's easy to make and bursting with refreshing flavors.

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