Cucumber & Crab Stick Fresh Spring Rolls & Tortilla Wraps: Easy Diet Recipes
Cucumber & Crab Stick Fresh Spring Rolls & Tortilla Wraps: Easy Diet Recipes
Perfect Combination of Cucumber and Crab Stick! Healthy and Delicious Fresh Spring Rolls and Tortilla Wraps Diet Recipes
Today, we’re introducing two diet-friendly recipes using fresh cucumbers and tender crab sticks! These dishes look so appetizing, and believe it or not, someone reportedly lost 0.7kg the next day after eating them! Discover these light and flavorful healthy recipes now.
Fresh Spring Roll Ingredients- 1 fresh cucumber
- 1/2 sweet apple
- 2 imitation crab sticks
- 1 bell pepper
- Peanut butter, to taste
- 4 sheets of rice paper
- Sriracha sauce, for serving
- About 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- Tabasco sauce, a dash (optional)
Hearty Tortilla Wrap Ingredients- 2 imitation crab sticks (surimi)
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- Mayonnaise, to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- A little lemon juice
- Crushed peanuts, for texture
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 boiled sweet potato
- 1 tortilla
- Tabasco sauce, a dash (optional)
- 2 imitation crab sticks (surimi)
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- Mayonnaise, to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- A little lemon juice
- Crushed peanuts, for texture
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 boiled sweet potato
- 1 tortilla
- Tabasco sauce, a dash (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
These might seem like ordinary ingredients, but when they come together, they create a truly delicious dish! Shall we prepare them together?
Step 2
Peel the cucumber, then cut it into four lengthwise. Finally, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper, wash it, and then cut it into long, thin strips, similar to the cucumber.
Step 4
Wash the apple, remove the core, and slice it thinly into strips. The apple’s sweetness will enhance the flavor of the spring rolls.
Step 5
Gently shred the imitation crab sticks using two forks or your fingers, following the natural grain. Avoid shredding them too finely to maintain a pleasant texture.
Step 6
It’s often said that 90% of a great spring roll is in the preparation of the ingredients! Arrange your prepared vegetables and crab sticks attractively.
Step 7
Fill a wide plate or bowl with warm water. Dip one sheet of rice paper at a time into the water until it’s pliable but not too soft – over-soaking can cause it to tear.
Step 8
Place the softened rice paper on a clean surface. Arrange the sliced cucumber, apple, bell pepper, and shredded crab stick in the center.
Step 9
For an added layer of flavor, you can add a spoonful of peanut butter over the ingredients.
Step 10
Fold the left and right sides of the rice paper inward over the filling. Then, fold the bottom edge up and over the filling.
Step 11
Starting from the bottom, carefully roll the spring roll upwards to create a neat package.
Step 12
And there you have it – four delicious Cucumber & Crab Stick Fresh Spring Rolls! They look so vibrant and fresh.
Step 13
Prepare your dipping sauces. We have a spicy Sriracha sauce and a creamy mayonnaise sauce ready.
Step 14
Now, let’s make the tortilla wraps! Combine the remaining ingredients for the spring rolls in a mixing bowl.
Step 15
Add the remaining 2 imitation crab sticks to the bowl and shred them.
Step 16
Finely chop the yellow bell pepper and add it. This will add a nice color and extra crunch.
Step 17
Add about 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and a pinch of black pepper for extra flavor.
Step 18
Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter and a little lemon juice to balance the flavors.
Step 19
Wearing gloves, gently mix all the ingredients together. Be careful not to mash the cucumber and crab stick; you want to retain some texture.
Step 20
This mixture is delicious as a salad on its own, but we can make it even more special!
Step 21
For an added crunch, mix in a generous amount of crushed peanuts.
Step 22
Sprinkle in some black sesame seeds for visual appeal and a nutty flavor.
Step 23
Transfer the prepared Cucumber & Crab Stick Salad to an airtight container and refrigerate. It’s great as is, but we’ll use it in another delicious creation tomorrow! ^^
Step 24
Now, let’s prepare the tortilla wraps. You’ll need the tortillas and the boiled sweet potato.
Step 25
Peel the boiled sweet potato and mash it until smooth using a fork or a masher.
Step 26
Lightly toast the tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat until it’s lightly golden and slightly pliable. This adds a lovely toasted flavor and chewy texture.
Step 27
Spread the mashed sweet potato evenly over the toasted tortilla, reaching close to the edges.
Step 28
Place the sweet potato-covered tortilla onto a rolling mat or parchment paper. (Parchment paper makes rolling much easier!)
Step 29
Generously spoon the chilled Cucumber & Crab Stick Salad over the sweet potato layer.
Step 30
Roll the tortilla up tightly, just like you would a sushi roll or a burrito. It’s simpler than making sushi, and you’ll have a delicious Cucumber & Crab Stick Salad Tortilla Roll!
Step 31
Cut the finished Cucumber & Crab Stick Salad Tortilla Roll in half. Look at that filling – it’s truly mouthwatering!
Step 32
This diet-friendly tortilla wrap is satisfying, providing healthy carbohydrates from the sweet potato and a generous filling of fresh cucumber and crab stick salad.
Step 33
If you prefer a more intense flavor, try adding a few drops of Tabasco sauce on top before eating. It will elevate the taste even further!
