Kani Salad

Refreshing crab salad with a spicy mayo sauce.

"Kani" is the Japanese word for "crab" and, despite the fact that this is not an authentic Japanese recipe (but more a recipe that has its roots in US Japanese restaurants), nor is it made with crab meat (but fish such a Pollock with flavorings), this meal/ appetizer is so delicious and fresh.

The dish itself is made with only a few ingredients and is based on a recipe from "Chic Made Simple". It was tried and tested and then passed onto me by a dear friend of mine during a recipe exchange and I have been wanting to try it ever since.

The version that I am making uses cucumbers, carrots and imitation crab meat, however you can chose to add ripe mango, avocado or red cabbage, for more flavor and more color. Both versions are great. A spicy sriracha mayo dressing adds just the right amount of kick at the end.

Lastly, you can choose to shred the vegetables or you cut them in fine slices of the same length - in which case your entire dish will look like ribbons.

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Enjoy!