Zesty and Sweet Crab Stick Wasabi Salad
The Ultimate Refreshing and Tangy Crab Stick Wasabi Salad Recipe
Introducing a delightfully sweet and sour crab stick wasabi salad, made by shredding tender crab sticks and tossing them in a zesty wasabi dressing. It’s perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 apple
- 100g cabbage
- 1/4 onion
- 1/3 cucumber
- 10g carrot
- 4 imitation crab sticks
Zesty Wasabi Dressing
- 1/2 Tbsp tube wasabi
- 4 Tbsp vinegar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Sesame seeds, to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp tube wasabi
- 4 Tbsp vinegar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Sesame seeds, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly, pat it dry, and julienne it into approximately 0.2 cm thick strips. Aim for a thickness that retains a nice crunch.
Step 2
Wash the apple, remove the core, and julienne it into strips about 0.2 cm thick, similar to the cucumber. The apple’s sweetness will add a lovely dimension to the salad.
Step 3
Peel the carrot, wash it under running water, and pat it dry. Julienne it to a similar thickness as the cucumber and onion to add vibrant color and a crisp texture.
Step 4
Gently shred the imitation crab sticks lengthwise with your fingers. Then, cut these shredded pieces into about three bite-sized segments. This makes them easy to eat and ensures you get the delicious crab flavor in every bite.
Step 5
Thinly julienne the onion and cabbage. Rinsing the julienned vegetables in cold water briefly and then draining them thoroughly in a colander will enhance their crispness. Ensure all excess water is removed.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 Tbsp tube wasabi, 4 Tbsp vinegar, 3 Tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt, 3 Tbsp water, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. Whisk everything together until well blended. Sprinkle in sesame seeds for added nutty flavor, and your zesty wasabi dressing is ready.
Step 7
Place all the prepared vegetables and shredded crab sticks into a large mixing bowl. Combining all the ingredients is the first step to creating a harmonious salad.
Step 8
Pour the prepared wasabi dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing evenly coats all the components of the salad.
Step 9
Transfer the finished crab stick wasabi salad to a serving plate. The invigorating kick of wasabi combined with the sweet and sour dressing creates an irresistible dish that will awaken your senses. It’s a fantastic, healthy option, perfect for a light meal or as a vibrant salad.
