Crisp Cucumber and Crab Stick Rolls: Super Simple Salad with 2 Ingredients
A Unique Salad! ‘Cucumber Crab Rolls’ Made with Just 2 Ingredients: Cucumber and Crab Sticks!
You can create a delightful salad dish using just the cucumber and crab sticks that are commonly found at home! The refreshing crunch of crisp cucumber combined with the tender, flavorful crab sticks creates a fantastic harmony. Perfect as a light meal or an impressive appetizer for guests, these delicious cucumber crab rolls are easy to make. Try them now!
Main Ingredients- 2 fresh cucumbers
- 4 sticks of imitation crab meat (surimi)
Dressing Ingredients- 2 Tbsp allulose (or 2 Tbsp sugar)
- 1/3 Tbsp salt
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking sake (mirin)
- 4 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp allulose (or 2 Tbsp sugar)
- 1/3 Tbsp salt
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking sake (mirin)
- 4 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently shred the imitation crab sticks lengthwise along their natural fibers. It’s best to shred them into moderate thickness rather than too thinly to maintain a pleasant chewiness.
Step 2
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Trim off the very ends, as they can sometimes impart a bitter taste. Then, slice them as thinly as possible to preserve their crisp texture. Use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife for even slices.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the refreshing dressing. In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp allulose (or sugar), 1/3 Tbsp salt, 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp cooking sake (mirin), and 4 Tbsp vinegar. Finally, add 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and flavor. Whisk everything together until well combined. Using allulose offers a subtle sweetness with fewer calories, making it a healthier option.
Step 4
Overlap two to three thin cucumber slices slightly to create a base. Place a portion of the shredded crab stick onto the cucumber. Carefully wrap the cucumber around the crab stick, rolling it gently. Once rolled, slice the cucumber crab rolls into bite-sized pieces for easy serving.
Step 5
Arrange the beautifully crafted cucumber crab rolls on a serving plate. Drizzle the prepared dressing lightly over the rolls to finish. Enjoy your crisp and refreshing cucumber crab rolls! You can adjust the amount of dressing to your liking, or garnish with a sprinkle of parsley flakes for extra visual appeal.
