Step 1

Take cucumber slices in the palm of your hands and squeeze out as much water as you can – be careful not to break the slices.

Step 2

Put cucumber, imitation crab and shallot in a bowl and briefly toss.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, cider vinegar, soy sauce and black pepper, until smooth. Add sriracha sauce at this point if you are making the spicy version.

Step 4

Add mayo dressing to the cucumber, crab and shallot mix and stir well, until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Serve.