Light snack in the form of a salad has always been popular. Its preparation does not require special culinary talents, the recipe consists of a modest number of ingredients, and in return it turns out the perfect taste.
At the same time, the main components (Chinese cabbage and crab sticks) protect the body and are even suitable as a supplement to the diet menu.
Therefore, you can without hesitation to bring it into your usual diet and enjoy the variety of variations presented.
Benefit and harm
The demand for such recipes has arisen due to the fashion for a healthy diet. Analogue of seafood and neutral greens perfectly harmonize with each other, and in a duet they guarantee a pleasant taste. For example, Peking cabbage is famous for its variety of advantages:
- incorporates lysine (inhibits allergic reactions) and lactutin (normalizes metabolism);
- relieves stress, improves sleep and digestion;
- cleans the mucous membranes of toxic plaque, quickly eliminates constipation;
- saves in inflammatory processes in the mouth or throat.
Important! The calorie content of Beijing cabbage does not exceed the permissible rate of 14 kcal / 100 g. The composition of the product includes vitamins of group B, A, C, H, beta-carotene and a variety of minerals (sodium, iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus). 100g contains 0.2g of fat, 1.4g of carbohydrates, 95g of water, 1.2g of fiber.
But it is also worth remembering about a number of contraindications that must be considered when choosing the right dish. The excess of the considered ingredient in the menu can lead to aggravation of gastritis and diarrhea, and if you mix the leaves with dairy products (cheese, cottage cheese, milk or yogurt) - an upset stomach.
Crab sticks (surimi) are not far behind in terms of utility. Although according to the well-known myth, there is no crab meat in them, due to the content of fish and seafood in them, the following advantages can be noted:
- decreases the level of cholesterol in the body;
- blood vessels are strengthened and brain function improves;
- beneficial substances due to the lack of heat treatment;
- there is a large amount of protein (80%) and low fat (20%).
Per 100g of crab sticks accounts for about 88 kcal. In addition, it contains nickel, chromium and zinc based on the fish component of the product. It is possible to distinguish E, PP, A from vitamins, as well as the complex of group B. Mineral substances are presented in the form of copper, iron, manganese, calcium and magnesium.
The main harm of the product is the flavors and dyes (E-450, E-420, E-171 and E-160), which can cause an allergic reaction. It is important to choose the right sealed packaging, with a fresh shelf life and not to abuse the amount - a maximum of 200g per day. Below you will find out. how to cook step by step delicious salad of crab meat and Chinese cabbage.
Step-by-step recipes with photos
Classical
- 300g crab sticks.
- 300g Beijing cabbage.
- 2 cucumbers.
- 3 eggs.
- ¼ ground pepper and salt.
- 100g of mayonnaise.
Cooking method:
- Eggs must be boiled, peeled and diced.
- Surimi to defrost and chop together with peeled cucumbers.
- Shred cabbage leaves, add seasonings.
- Combine all ingredients, add mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.
Use only fresh salad products!
With crackers
- 200g crab sticks.
- 40g crackers.
- 200g of corn.
- 250g Chinese cabbage.
- 200g of hard cheese.
- Garlic clove, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
How to cook:
- Cheese and crab sticks cut into cubes of equal size.
- Peel and chop the garlic, chop the cabbage into strips.
- Corn is to pour out the liquid and add to other products.
- All fill to taste and mix, cool before serving.
With cucumber
- 2-3 potatoes.
- 120g surimi.
- 200g of Chinese cabbage.
- 3 boiled eggs.
- 2 pickled cucumbers.
- 50g of hard cheese.
- 4 tbsp. mayonnaise.
- 150ml vegetable oil and salt.
Method of preparation:
- Potatoes should be peeled, chopped into Korean style and fry in small portions in a skillet.
- Separately chop cabbage leaves and chop crab sticks into thin slices or slices.
- Boiled eggs and cucumbers also cut into small cubes.
- All prepared ingredients need to be filled with mayonnaise, mix and sprinkle on top with the remnants of chips.
With cheese
- 150g Peking cabbage.
- 70g surimi.
- 1 fresh tomato.
- 70g of hard cheese.
- 1 tbsp. canned corn.
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise.
How to cook:
- The cabbage is shred in small squares, and the tomatoes - in small cubes.
- Cheese is also worth chop into cubes, and crab sticks arrange straw.
- All ingredients, including corn, sprinkle with herbs, seasoning, season and mix.
Salad can be sprinkled with grated cheese on top, so it will become more festive.
With ham
- 200g of Chinese cabbage.
- cucumber.
- 70g of cheese.
- 100g ham
- 2 tbsp. corn.
- 1 pack of crab sticks.
Cooking method:
- Chop the cheese in a grater, and chop the leaves in the form of strips.
- Ham also arrange the slices, surimi and cucumber cut into even cubes.
- Add canned corn to other products, fill and mix thoroughly again.
Using canned corn, it is necessary to drain water from it.
With bell pepper
- 0.5 cabbage of cabbage.
- 1 PC. Bulgarian pepper.
- 0.5 cans of canned corn.
- 150g crab sticks.
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise.
- 1 cucumber.
- Pepper, salt, parsley and dill.
How to cook:
- Cabbage should be washed, chopped straw, and cucumber cut into strips.
- Pepper to remove seeds and also chop along (as thin as possible).
- Surimi cut into small pieces.
- In the final, you should combine all the products, fill with mayonnaise and seasonings, mix and decorate with greens before serving.
Bulgarian pepper can be used red, yellow and green. So lettuce will get a bright, colorful look.
We watch the video recipe of cooking salad with Chinese cabbage and bell pepper:
With apple
- 400g Chinese cabbage.
- 200g crab sticks.
- 100g of corn.
- 3 boiled eggs.
- 150g of apple.
- 150g of mayonnaise.
Cooking method:
- Peking cabbage chop, and crab sticks cut into thin strips.
- Eggs must be peeled and rubbed with chips.
- An apple is also worth chopping with a grater.
- Add all the ingredients to the corn, after removing the liquid from the jar, add mayonnaise and salt to taste, mix well.
Instant option
- 150g surimi.
- 200g of Chinese cabbage.
- 4 hard boiled eggs.
- 1 onion.
- Olives.
- 4 tbsp. mayonnaise.
Cooking Method:
- A head of cabbage and onions should be chopped in the form of a thin straw.
- Peel the eggs, then cut into large pieces.
- Cut crab sticks into cubes, and olives into slices.
- Now fill and mix all blanks. Before serving, you can decorate the remaining olives and dill.
Video-recipe for another very quick salad with Chinese cabbage and crab sticks:
With lemon and no rice
- 300g Beijing cabbage.
- 3 eggs.
- 200g canned corn.
- 300g crab sticks.
- 100g of mayonnaise.
- ½ lemon.
Cooking method:
- Surimi should be cut into cubes, and cabbage - chop evenly.
- Eggs need to be cooked, then cooled, peeled from the shell and arrange with cubes of medium size.
- Separate the liquid from the corn, squeeze the juice out of the lemon.
- Now all the blanks must be combined, seasoned with mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasonings to taste, mix well.
Mayonnaise for refueling is best to use homemade.
With crackers
- 5 pieces. crab sticks.
- 300g Beijing cabbage.
- 2 eggs.
- 1 onion.
- 3 cloves of garlic.
- 2 slices of bread.
- 5g butter.
- Mayonnaise and greens.
How to cook:
- Chop cabbage, chop onions into strips, and chop boiled eggs and crab sticks into large pieces.
- Slice the bread into even slices, brush with crushed garlic and fry in a pan until crunching.
- Now you need to mix all the ingredients, fill them with mayonnaise, add salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
With cucumber
- 180g surimi.
- 300g Beijing cabbage.
- 100g fresh cucumber.
- 50g onions.
- 100g of mayonnaise.
- Dill and salt.
Method of preparation:
- Cabbage must be chopped (both the leaves and the green part at the base).
- Cucumbers and crab sticks should be cut into equal pieces of medium size.
- Shred onions as thin as possible quarters.
- Add greens, mayonnaise to finished products and mix well.
The process of cooking another version of Chinese cabbage and cucumber salad is presented in the video:
With cheese
- 0.5 cabbage of cabbage.
- 8 pieces crab sticks.
- 150g of hard cheese.
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil.
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce.
- 1 tsp mustard and salt.
How to cook:
- Cabbage leaves chop and moisten with vegetable oil.
- Crab sticks and cheese cut into small pieces.
- Combine all the ingredients, add soy sauce, add mustard and salt to taste, and finally mix thoroughly.
Choose cheese with a distinct, spicy taste, for example, maasdam.
Prepare another version of the dish with Peking cabbage and cheese according to the video recipe:
With ham
- 0,5kg Chinese cabbage.
- 1 pack of surimi.
- 200g canned corn.
- 200g of ham
- 150ml olive mayonnaise.
- Salt, pepper and dill.
Cooking method:
- Finely chopped cabbage put on the bottom of the bowl.
- Pour a thin layer of chopped ham and cheese on top (it is better to cut it into flat strips).
- Next - a layer of mayonnaise, slices of crab sticks and a little dill.
- Repeat this mosaic until the ingredients run out. Serve or in finished form or turn and lay out the form.
With bell pepper
- 100g crab sticks.
- 100g of Chinese cabbage.
- 150 grams of canned corn.
- 4 tbsp. mayonnaise.
- 1 sweet pepper.
How to cook:
- Cucumber and pepper should be carefully cut into even strips.
- Head cabbage, rinse well and chop the leaves as small as possible.
- Drain the corn liquid and chop the surimi into cubes.
- Pour all ingredients into a container, add pepper and salt, mayonnaise, mix thoroughly and serve.
With apple
- 100g of crab meat.
- 100g of Chinese cabbage.
- 2 tbsp. canned corn.
- 1 apple.
- 1 tbsp. mayonnaise.
Cooking method:
- Cabbage leaves must be thoroughly washed and chopped into strips.
- Crab sticks and an apple also cut into strips.
- Mix sticks, corn and cabbage, season, salt and mix well.
- The finished mass is beautifully laid out and garnished with crushed apple on top.
Similar salads can be decorated with walnuts, which are very well combined with Chinese cabbage.
With cherry and Chinese vegetable
- 200g of Chinese cabbage.
- 200g surimi.
- 200g cherry
- 0.5 cans of corn.
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise.
Cooking Method:
- Peking cabbage needs to be washed and cut into large pieces.
- Process the same big cubes crab sticks.
- Tomatoes are better arranged in slices or divided into quarters.
- Drain liquid from corn and add to other products.
- Add all the ingredients with spices and dressing, then mix and sprinkle with herbs for beauty.
How to serve the dish?
The combination of light green and red-white already gives a spectacular format, so beautiful deep dishes guarantee an attractive view of the dish. But if you want originality, you can add a dish of crabs with Chinese cabbage with edible frills of crackers, chips, chopped toast, mixed with greens.
As an alternative, pre-crushed cheese, olives or carved boiled eggs are perfect. The main thing is to refrain from decorating cucumbers and tomatoes: after some time they will put the juice in, mix with the main mass and break the conceived idea. It is better to choose the "decor", which will retain its shape for several hours, and will not resist the recipe itself.
Beijing cabbage and crab stick salad is a perfect solution for both the daily menu and the holiday table. Alternate the minor ingredients of the dish, experiment with proportions or feeding, and then you will be able to evaluate all the spectra of taste, easily defeating the feeling of hunger.