Description
This Spicy Mango Kani Salad features shredded imitation crab, sweet mango, and crunchy cucumbers tossed in a fiery Sriracha-Sesame Mayo. Topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs, it tastes just like the spicy crab salad at your favorite sushi restaurant.
Ingredients
1 lb imitation crab sticks (kani), shredded
1 large ripe mango, julienned
1 large English cucumber, julienned (seeded)
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or tempura flakes (for topping)
For the Spicy Sesame Mayo:
1/2 cup Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise
1–2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (to taste)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
For Garnish:
1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds
Orange tobiko (fish roe) (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the toppings: If using panko, toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
2. Prep the salad base: Peel and julienne the mango and carrot. Julienne the cucumber (remove seeds first). Shred the imitation crab sticks into thin strands.
3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar (if using). Taste and add more Sriracha if you want it spicier.
4. Combine: In a large bowl, toss the shredded crab, mango, cucumber, and carrot.
5. Dress: Pour the spicy mayo over the salad and toss gently to coat.
6. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Right before serving, top generously with the toasted panko/tempura flakes, sesame seeds, and tobiko (if using).
Notes
Toasting the panko is essential for that “crunchy roll” texture.
Add the crunchy toppings just before serving so they stay crisp.
Kewpie mayo is richer than American mayo and highly recommended for authentic flavor.
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced serrano peppers to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg