**Savory and Addictive: Embark on a Culinary Journey with Crab Crisps (Kani Senbei)**
Indulge in the delightful crunch and irresistible flavors of crab crisps (kani senbei), a classic Japanese snack that captivates taste buds with its savory blend of seafood and crispy texture. These addictive treats are not only a beloved snack in Japan but also enjoyed worldwide for their unique taste and versatility.
This comprehensive guide presents a collection of crab crisp recipes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. From classic crab senbei to creative variations infused with unique flavors and ingredients, you'll find a recipe that suits your culinary desires.
These crab crisp recipes offer a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, making them accessible to home cooks of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a beginner seeking a fun and rewarding cooking project, you're sure to find inspiration and satisfaction in crafting these delectable crab crisps.
CRAB CRISPS - KANI SENBEI
Osenbei or rice cracker is generally made with rice flour, but you can find wheat osenbei as well in Japan. This one is not your usual osenbei or rice cracker you find packaged as it uses spring roll wrappers. You can also use gyoza, potsticker, or wonton wrappers too. If using wonton wrappers, this recipe makes about 15-16 wrappers. Instead of the bigger egg roll wrappers I prefer wonton wrappers for the ease of eating by hand. In place of crab, you can also substitute canned tuna as well. The topping can be prepared ahead of time but spread on the spring roll wrappers just before baking and serving. Original recipe comes from Shunju Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.
Provided by Rinshinomori
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Phreat oven to 320 F or 160°C.
- Soften the cream cheese in a bowl with a spatula, and stir in the crabmeat or tuna and mayonnaise.
- Mix in the dried breadcrumbs, soy sauce, salt, hot pepper sauce, and pepper.
- Place a spring roll wrapper or wonton wrappers on a cutting board and spread the crab/cream cheese mixture or tuna/cram cheese mixture evenly with a rubber spatula or spoon.
- Place the spring roll sheets or wonton wrappers on a cookie sheet (lined with silicon sheet for baking works great here) and bake until lightly browned and crispy, about 22 - 25 minutes. Keep an eye and do not let them burn.
- If you used larger spring roll wrappers, it's best to cut them after baking to smaller sizes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 500.7, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.6
CRAB CRISPS
This is a quick and easy appetizer that always disappears quickly! I got the original recipe from our local paper over 15 years ago.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Crab
Time 15m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix crab meat, sour cream, cheese, and soup mix.
- Spread on toast rounds.
- Heat under broiler for 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 1189.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 20.7
Tips:
- Choose the right crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat can be used, but canned crab meat will not work well.
- Shred the crab meat finely. This will help it to distribute evenly throughout the crisps.
- Use a food processor to mix the ingredients. This will make the process much faster and easier.
- Roll the dough out thinly. This will help the crisps to cook evenly.
- Bake the crisps at a high temperature. This will help them to crisp up quickly.
- Watch the crisps carefully while they are baking. They can burn easily.
- Let the crisps cool completely before serving. This will help them to crisp up even more.
Conclusion:
Crab crisps are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and they are also a good source of protein and calcium. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own crab crisps at home. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy snack, give crab crisps a try!
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