Japanese Chikuwa Salad with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Japanese Chikuwa Salad with Wasabi Mayonnaise is a great choice for those looking for a Japanese dish featuring chikuwa (a tube-shaped fish cake). The combination of chikuwa and wasabi mayonnaise is excellent, creating a well-balanced flavor.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4.2 oz chikuwa (a tube-shaped fish cake)
- 1 Japanese cucumber or Persian cucumbers (If using Persian cucumbers, increase the quantity by about 1.5 times, as they are smaller.)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 ⅔ Tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie Mayo; 0.53 oz/15 g per 1 Tbsp. For a homemade version, please refer to the linked article.)
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
Topping:
- shredded nori seaweed
Instructions
- Slice the chikuwa into ¼-inch (6 mm) pieces and the cucumber into ⅛-inch (3 mm) rounds.
- Put the chikuwa and cucumber in a bowl, then toss them with the seasonings (wasabi, Japanese mayonnaise, and soy sauce) until well coated.
- Serve in a bowl and sprinkle shredded nori seaweed on top to taste.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 168.37kcal Carbohydrates: 10.28g Protein: 8.83g Fat: 10.33g Saturated Fat: 1.76g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.12g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g Cholesterol: 12.6mg Sodium: 929.59mg Potassium: 129.28mg Fiber: 0.54g Sugar: 8.82g Vitamin A: 9.49IU Vitamin C: 2.56mg Calcium: 40.46mg Iron: 0.38mg
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