Appetizer of crab sticks stuffed with cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
A snack of crab sticks stuffed with cheese is a true culinary decoration for the festive table. The simplicity of preparation combines with exquisite taste. Legend has it that the idea of stuffing crab sticks arose in the search for a light yet elegant snack solution. Delicate cheese infused with garlic and fresh dill gives the filling richness and spiciness. Light mayonnaise unites the flavors, while green onions add a subtle fresh note. Arranged like a log and covered with mayonnaise glaze, they acquire an appetizing appearance. After cooling, the snack becomes denser, and its slicing turns into a true ritual, like cutting a festive cake. This recipe is perfect for family celebrations and friendly gatherings, pleasing the eye and providing magnificent taste impressions.
1
To twist crab sticks, they need to be placed in very hot water for a few seconds.
- Crab sticks (surimi): 12 pieces
2
Grate the cheese on a fine grater, add crushed garlic, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, finely chopped dill, and mix everything.
- Hard cheese: 300 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Light mayonnaise: 200 g
- Dill: 1 bunch
3
Fill ten crab sticks with this filling, place a green onion feather in the center, roll them up, and stack them in a pyramid shape on a plate, brushing each layer with a little mayonnaise.
- Crab sticks (surimi): 12 pieces
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 1 bunch
- Light mayonnaise: 200 g
4
Spread mayonnaise on the sides of the entire log and grate the remaining two crab sticks on top. Chill the appetizer in the refrigerator for a few hours to make it easier to slice like a cake.
- Crab sticks (surimi): 12 pieces
