Kani Bacon

"Itadakimasu", "Kampai", "Irasshaimase", "Domo Arigato", "Gochiso-sama". I know everyone heard this traditional phrases when you dine in Japanese restaurants. Meals in japan begins with the phrase "itadakimasu" ( let's eat) and ends with "Gochiso-sama" (it was a feast). Japanese cuisine is very popular and well renowned worldwide. Most of us can easily identify dishes that are distinctively Japanese like sushi, maki, sashimi, tempura and ramen. This Kani Bacon that I've prepared has been always one of my favorite thing to order in Japanese restaurants. It is actually a crab stick wrapped in bacon. For a healthier option, you can also add veggies such as carrots, asparagus, bell pepper, etc.. There are many ways to cook this dish, it can be pan-grilled, grilled, deep fried or steamed.

 Ingredients

15 pcs crab stick

250 grams honey cured bacon

cooking oil, for frying

1 tsp garlic powder

5 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp oyster sauce

5 tbsp brown sugar

1/4 cup water

salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cut crab stick in half, wrap the bacon around the crab stick and secure with a toothpick.
2. In a large pan, heat oil, deep fry until bacon turns to golden brown. Drain excess oil and set aside.
3. In a sauce pan, put soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water. Let boil.
4. Add brown sugar and  garlic powder. Stir until sugar begins to caramelized and make sure that the sauce is thick enough.
5. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. You may add more sugar if you want a sweeter sauce.

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