Japan is considered the birthplace of crab sticks. It was from there, according to rumors, that the first salad recipes with the addition of this product went. Originally, crab sticks were made from crab meat. But since it is considered a delicacy and is very expensive, steel sticks are produced from surimi - white fish meat. Crab sticks can be used to make many interesting snacks, such as the Mimosa salad.
It is necessary
- - crab sticks - 1 pack;
- - onions - 1 medium-sized head;
- - green apples - 2 pieces;
- - hard cheese - 100 grams;
- - chicken eggs - 5 pieces;
- - butter - 50 grams;
- - mayonnaise - 800-100 grams;
- - half a lemon;
- - seasonings and spices to taste.
Instructions
Step 1
The traditional salad "Mimosa", which is prepared with the addition of canned fish, is familiar to most housewives. But the ladies who like to experiment and surprise their guests began to add crab sticks to Mimosa. This gave the dish a new flavor and a touch of originality.
Step 2
So, if all the ingredients for the salad are available, then you can start preparing the snack. Immerse eggs in a saucepan with cold water, put on the stove. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Time is recorded after the liquid boils. When the eggs are boiled, cover them with cold water. This will help them clean better and cool down faster. Remove the shell from them, separate the whites from the yolks.
Step 3
Take two deep bowls. Rub the whites into one using a coarse grater. Put the yolks in another bowl and mash them with a fork.
Step 4
Now cut the crab sticks into small pieces. They must be previously thawed and peeled.
Step 5
Rinse the apples under running water. Dry with a towel, peel, remove core and other inedible parts. Grate the prepared fruit on a fine grater. You will get a kind of gruel, which you need to sprinkle with the juice of half a lemon.
Step 6
Peel the onions, rinse and chop very finely. Then put in a colander and pour over with boiling water. This will make the onion taste better. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
Step 7
When all the food is ready, you can shape the salad. It will be laid out in layers, so it is recommended to take a flat plate or salad bowl with high sides. The first layer of the snack is crab sticks. From above, they are flavored with not very greasy mayonnaise. The second layer is scalded onions and chopped proteins on top, mayonnaise on top. The third layer is apples, egg yolks and a little mayonnaise on them. Now take a piece of frozen butter and grate it on a coarse grater. The oil will be the fourth layer - to lie on top of the oiled yolks. Sprinkle everything on top with cheese.
Step 8
Now you need to put the salad in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Ideally, let the snack soak through the night. This will only make it tastier. Garnish the salad with sprigs and olives before serving. For those people who prefer salty and spicy dishes, it is recommended to season each layer of the snack with your favorite seasonings. The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the salad will lose its original taste. Mimosa salad from crab sticks is ready!
