Kanimayo

I know this doesn't really belong under "Seafood" because it's not made of real crab, but I don't know where else to put this!

I love kanimayo (or crabstick mayo) to death, it was my favourite thing at train sushi restaurants and is still a guilty pleasure of mine...

ingredients.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-3

Kanimayo:

  1. Kanimi (Japanese crabstick) x 250g

  2. Japanese cucumber x ⅓, cut into rounds and then into short strips

  3. Mayonnaise x 2 tbsp

  4. Pink salt x ⅛ tsp

  5. Pepper x a shake or two

Sushi rice base (optional):

  1. Multi-grain rice x 320ml (uncooked)

  2. Seaweed flakes

  3. Sushi seasoning:

    • Grain vinegar / rice vinegar x 1.5 tbsp

    • Maple syrup or sugar x ½ tbsp

    • Salt x ⅛ tsp

  4. Optional: Japanese mayo

Sandwich (optional):

  1. Bread x 4 slices

  2. Tomato x 8 slices

how to cook.

  1. Bring water in a small saucepan to boil, then boil the kanimi for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove the kanimi, dry them on a paper towel, then shred them with two forks.

3. Add the sliced cucumber, 2 tbsp of mayo, ⅛ tsp of pink salt and a shake or two of pepper. Mix well.

4. Enjoy your kanimayo in a sushi bowl or in a sandwich!

5. Sushi bowl instructions:

  • Cook rice. I like multi-grain rice, and that's what's pictured in the ingredients section above.

  • Mix the sushi seasoning (as above) into the rice, or use pre-made sushi seasoning.

  • Sprinkle seaweed on top, then put as much kanimayo as you want.

  • Optional: Drizzle Japanese mayo over the top.

  • Mix well and eat!

6. Sandwich instructions:

  • Get bread.

  • Put kanimayo and tomato slices in the bread.

  • Enjoy!

Recipe by Chops.