California Roll Cucumbers

This dish is a light, crunchy, creamy snack that’s packed with umami flavor, combining cucumber cups with imitation crab, avocado, and more.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, sliced into thick rounds
• 3 sticks imitation crab, shredded
• ½ avocado, mashed
• 3 tbsp light mayo
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• A small dab of wasabi (optional, but recommended)
• ¼ cup pickled ginger
• A sprinkle of MSG (optional, enhances umami)

Instructions

1. Slice your cucumber into thick “cups” and scoop out a small well in each.
2. In a bowl, mix shredded crab, mashed avocado, mayo, green onion, wasabi, and a touch of MSG.
3. Fill each cucumber cup with the crab mixture.
4. Drizzle with soy sauce, top with pickled ginger, and hit it with a little more green onion for that pop.
5. Optional: Chill for 10–15 minutes for max flavor meld.

Notes

For a creamier version, consider adding cream cheese, but it will increase the calorie count.

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