Easy Japanese Katsu Sando with Imitation Crab Salad

Ingredients

• 4 slices Shokupan (Japanese milk bread) slices
• 6 sticks Imitation crab sticks
• 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie)
• 1/2 Cucumber
• 1 tsp Lemon juice(optional)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper(optional)
• 1 tbsp Butter(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Shred the imitation crab sticks into thin strips and place them in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Thinly slice the cucumber, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let it sit for 2 minutes, then pat dry to remove excess moisture.

3. 3

   Add the Japanese mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the crab and mix until evenly coated and creamy.

4. 4

   Optionally butter the shokupan slices lightly for extra flavor and to prevent sogginess.

5. 5

   Layer the cucumber slices on two slices of bread, spoon the crab salad over them, then top with the remaining bread slices.

6. 6

   Trim the crusts if desired, cut each sandwich in half, and serve immediately.