Ingredients

Kelp Noodles & Seasoning

1 packet kelp noodles   (340 grams, 12 oz)

1 Tbsp white vinegar

1 Tbsp sugar

1/2 Tsp salt

Main Ingredients

1/2 Cucumber 

1/2 Yellow bell pepper
1/3 Carrots 

1/3 Onion
8 Imitation crab sticks
5-6 Tablespoon mayonnaise

Pickle Juice

100 ml water

2 Tablespoons white vinegar

2 Tablespoons sugar

1/4 Teaspoon salt  

***Most Imitation crabs are made with fish and food starch so they contain some gluten. Make sure to choose the gluten-free product, substitute with real 🦀 or just omit it from the dish if you are sensitive to the ingredient***

Direction

• Remove the kelp noodle from the package, wash and drain before blanching in boing water for 15 seconds. Wash the blanched noodle with cold running water and set aside to drain. With a pair of scissor, roughly cut the noodle into bite size. Untangle the noodle and make sure that they are about the same size. 

• In a bowl, add 1 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of white vinegar and 1/2 tsp of salt. Stir to dissolve then pour it over the drained and chopped kelp noodle. Give it a quick toss and marinate for 10 minutes.

• In a bowl add all ingredients for pickle juice (above). Place the thinly sliced onions and carrots into the bowl with pickle juice and let it sit for 10 mins. Drain the pickled vegetables before adding it to the salad.

• Remove the imitation crab from packaging, and wrap with damp paper towel. Place the crab in a plate then cover with microwavable cover. Microwave at 20-30 second intervals and repeat until everything is heated through. Let it cool down completely before shredding and adding to the salad. ****You can also heat up using a steamer for about 5 mins as another option.

• In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded crabs, chopped cucumber, bell pepper, pickled vegetables and 5-6 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Mix to combine everything together evenly. Adjust the taste with extra salt and pepper as needed here. It last up to 2 days inside a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. However, it’s best served after chilled for 1 hour inside the fridge.