Crab salad for New Year 2025
Description
Minimum effort — excellent result. On the eve of the Year of the Snake, it's advisable to prepare a couple of dishes featuring its image — this is considered a sign of respect for the symbol. Decorating a crab salad is very easy; you'll only need one large cucumber. The salad itself can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator, then decorated just before serving. You can serve it immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Thaw the crab sticks in advance and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Boil the chicken eggs for 12 minutes and cool them in cold water.
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Step 2
Peel the imitation crab sticks from their cellophane wrappers and cut them into small cubes. Place the chopped pieces into a salad bowl or a deep bowl.
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Step 3
Open the can of canned corn and drain the marinade. Place the corn in a bowl.
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Step 4
Separate the whites of two eggs into a separate bowl — you will need them to decorate the salad. Chop the remaining eggs into cubes and add them to the other ingredients in the container. Add salt.
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Step 5
Grate the reserved egg whites on a fine grater, add salt, and mix with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
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Step 6
Place the crab salad into a bowl or ramekin and gently press it down with a tablespoon.
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Step 7
Spread the grated whites evenly on top.
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Step 8
Wash the cucumber in water, dry it with a paper towel, and cut off the ends. Grate it on a fine grater and let the grated mass sit for 5 minutes. Then squeeze it thoroughly. If you skip this step, the shape will fall apart. Roll the mass into small round portions by hand, and arrange them to form a snake. Decorate with black pepper for eyes, and use a piece of tomato or bell pepper for the tongue.
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Step 9
You can add some herbs and red berries to make the salad look more festive. Serve it at the table. Enjoy your meal!