Refreshing Crab Stick & Cucumber Boats
Healthy Vegetarian Brunch, Diet Recipe, Finger Food, Summer Cucumber Dish, Crab Stick Cucumber Boats
Enjoy these light and guilt-free crab stick and cucumber boats! This refreshing cucumber dish requires no cooking, making it a simple and quick option for any occasion.
Main Ingredients- 1 Cucumber
- 5 Crab sticks (small size)
- 1/2 Persimmon
- A pinch of black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Wasabi Mayo Sauce- 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp Grated wasabi (adjust to taste)
- 1.5 Tbsp Honey
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Cucumber Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 2 Pinches of salt
- 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
- 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp Grated wasabi (adjust to taste)
- 1.5 Tbsp Honey
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Cucumber Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 2 Pinches of salt
- 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all your ingredients before you begin. Fresh ingredients are the foundation for delicious food!
Step 2
Peel the persimmon. Use a small cookie cutter to shape half of the persimmon into cute mini persimmon flowers. Dice the remaining persimmon finely. Gently shred the crab sticks with your hands.
Step 3
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to carefully scoop out the seedy core, creating a hollow boat shape. Finally, cut them into about 2.5cm pieces to form bite-sized cucumber boats.
Step 4
Place the prepared cucumber boats in a bowl. Add 2 Tbsp water, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 pinches of salt, and 1 Tbsp brown sugar. Gently toss to coat, then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to lightly season the cucumber.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded crab sticks and diced persimmon. Add 4 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp grated wasabi (for a subtle kick), 1.5 Tbsp honey, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Gently mix everything together with a spatula or spoon until well combined. This creates a delicious crab salad where the tender crab, sweet persimmon, and zesty wasabi mayo blend harmoniously.
Step 7
Drain the seasoned cucumber boats and pat them dry with paper towels or a clean cloth. Generously fill the hollowed-out center of each cucumber boat with the crab salad mixture. Your delicious cucumber boats are now ready!
Step 8
For an elegant presentation, place one of the mini persimmon flowers on top of each cucumber boat. A beautiful dish is always a pleasure to eat!
Step 9
Finally, add 2-3 black sesame seeds to the center of each persimmon flower for a beautiful garnish. These little seeds add a lovely visual touch to your attractive crab stick and cucumber boat salad, perfect for brunch or as an appetizer!
