Crab salad with Chinese cabbage
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Ingredients
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Chinese cabbage
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Crab sticks
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Mayonnaise
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Dill
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Salt
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Ground black pepper
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Bowl
- Salad bowl
- Fork or spoon
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Take one medium head of Chinese cabbage. Remove the outer leaves and wash the vegetable thoroughly. Slice it into thin strips. This will be the base of your Chinese cabbage salad.
Step 2:
Place the sliced Napa cabbage in a large bowl. If you want the Napa cabbage salad to be crispier, you can lightly drizzle the cabbage with lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 3:
Take 200 grams of crab sticks. Chop them into small pieces. The finer you chop them, the better they will pair with the cabbage. This is an important step for the crab stick salad.
Step 4:
Add the chopped crab sticks to the bowl with the cabbage. Rinse and dry the bunch of fresh dill. Finely chop it with a knife. Dill will add a bright aroma and freshness to your crab salad.
Step 5:
Place chopped dill in a bowl with the cabbage and crab sticks. Now add 150 g of mayonnaise. Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.
Step 6:
Season the Napa cabbage salad with salt and pepper to taste. Start with a small amount of salt—the cabbage can be very juicy, and salt can make the dish too salty. Gently mix all the ingredients until smooth. Be careful not to overmix, or the cabbage will lose its crunch. This recipe requires careful mixing.
Step 7:
Let the crab salad sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld well, and the cabbage will soak up the mayonnaise. Before serving, arrange the finished crab and cabbage salad in a beautiful salad bowl. You can garnish the dish with fresh lettuce leaves or herbs. It's ready! Serve immediately.
Cooking tips
For maximum crunch, use only fresh Napa cabbage. If it's already a little wilted, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes before slicing.
To prevent the Napa cabbage salad from becoming runny, don't add mayonnaise ahead of time. It's best to season it just before serving.
For a richer flavor, you can add canned corn or sliced pickles to the crab stick salad. This will make the dish even more interesting.
