How to make Russian Crab Salad (крабовый салат) - Cooking with Boris

It's like the universal Russian food for all celebrations. And nobody knows why..
Ingredients:
8 crab sticks, chopped into cubes
quarter of a long cucumber or half of a small one, chopped to cubes
50g grated cheese
4 boiled eggs, grated
quarter of a small onion, diced or grated
1 clove garlic, grated
3 tablespoons canned corn, without water
some salt if needed
4 tablespoons of mayonnaise or more if needed
Tutorial:
mix them. that's it.
How to cook hardboiled egg?
put some water to boil.
enough water so the eggs are well covered when inserted.
wait for water to boil.
carefully insert eggs into water.
let boil for 12 minutes.
when ready, drain hot water and run eggs under cold water into put.
peel and enjoy.
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Intro music:
Gopnik McBlyat - Snakes in Tracksuits
Outro music:
Cheeki Breeki Hardbass Anthem

[@GundamReviver]

If Boris has tought me one thing, literally anything can be a food, or a salad, as long as you add egg and or mayonaise. And he is correct.

[@voevodineu]

boiled egg with mayonaise was actually a fine dining restaurant dish in USSR. I'm not joking

[@clonetrooper71]

*taught.

[@dianacfleming]

@@clonetrooper71 He has also taught me that a lot depends on the mayonnaise.

[@BlyatifulButter]

disappointed that yall still call mayonez "mayonnaise"

[@neonthehybrid8047]

And I learnt how to cook with a brick and Kalashnikov, As long as there's rounds to spare you can cook at any home

[@IchigoGyuunyu]

Hearing Boris just speak Russian is a tad surreal, but I love it and wouldn't mind more of it.

[@Whammytap]

Yes, moar plz!

[@31pas0]

Spoiler alert! His Russian is not native, so it sounds pretty surreal for everybody !Spoiler alert

[@Whammytap]

@@31pas0 Это не спойлер. Сам Борис сказал, что он плохо говорит на нескольких языках из-за того, что его семья часто переехала когда он был маленьким. (Поправка: грамматика)

[@lebyash4266]

@@Whammytap You are not speak Russian. I m from Russia, because my English is very very bad

[@Whammytap]

@@lebyash4266 А я не очень хорошо говорю по-русски, но стараюсь. Язык действительно великий и могучий. )

[@RubenALopes]

Apart from all this, one more thing is needed to have a blessed Christmas: a Christmas video from Boris. And now we have it.

[@mattynek2]

Přesně tak, Borisovo video zlepší každé Vánoce :D

[@AxxLAfriku]

GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! I want to cut my toenails... NEVER! I am the feet KZbinr. Thanks for being a fan, dear ru

[@jlitodelcid326]

@@AxxLAfriku ?

[@ladybernkastel5696]

Well in russia Christmas comes way later then in Western countries. So its kinda far from slavic Christmas. Still, merry Christmas to all Catholic/Protestant brothers!

[@vadim730]

Boris= good vadim= blyatx9,000,000

[@ItsJustArcher]

Surprised to see Philippines to be one of the top viewers of your channel. Get ready, because a lot of Filipino viewers here will unleash their Pinoy pride lol

[@kebbyisthebest]

If Boris says "Since when this is so strong" you know its battery acid.

[@thejheezy4361]

It's Estonian mustard only baltics can handle 💪👍

[@GGorsty]

Battery acid? Quick, call Queen to add her Potassium

[@Tinigame]

we don't have chili we have mustard lmao. although mustard spicier.

[@bad_kojima]

Russian is the most spicy of all that I tried

[@Petrovich-sh7pi]

@@Tinigame I'm sorry, is this some sort of western spy joke that I am too romanian to understand?

[@zenthulhuofficial3947]

You make me crave the homeland. I was adopted from Russia at the age of 3, but the ability to squat like slav; an insatiable hunger for mayonnaise, and my passionate relationship to pickles have stayed strong, even throughout my 25 years in western spy land of America 😂 Thank you for sharing a little bit of a home I never got to know, with me!

[@Xaero188]

As a Russian who ALWAYS puts rice in crab salad (because it makes it bigger in volume, fluffier in texture, more nutricious and the lack of flavour can be easily balanced out with more salt, pepper and mayo), I must declare authoritatively... that I actually don't judge if you don't do it. Tastes differ :)

[@Mephiles343]

Ah yes,Rice,A great filling for lots of things

[@homaproduction2566]

хз, я никогда таким не занимаюсь, только сейчас узнал, что рис туда кладут..

[@brick6347]

I'm in Poland. We have a similar dish... and rice. It needs rice! And a sprinkling of paprika.

[@pwndatronic7212]

@@brick6347 paprika sounds interestion. Gotta try it out.

[@absolutely1nothing]

I am proud as an Asian. And i also don’t judge Boris for not putting rice in bc Culture Differs :)!

[@dianacfleming]

Just made this. Happened to be Irish, a smitch drunk and have a lot of leftover crabsticks and polish mayonnaise, so, what the fuck, eh? It's really really good. Can't help thinking that it would go well with a little avocado, sort of like a Russian twist on california rolls. [Edit: tested proposed advanced crab salad delivery system by piling it on top of a half avocado and delivering to mouth. Can confirm, is very good. Even sober.]

[@goldguy4185]

Fuck I want one of those fake ass California rolls rn lol

[@Povilaz]

Holy shit

[@Careonovam]

If you are not smashed out of yer head while making a salad like this, you are clearly doing something wrong. Btw, even better with a few pinches of pepper. Might be just my personal preference. Fite meh ! =)

[@caiorezei]

Yeah, I'm Brazilian and I'm gonna fucking make your recipe cause I'm fucking drunk and have the ingredients, brb

[@yeeman4880]

@@Careonovam pepper and mayonez/eggs go together so good man

[@that1bo17]

I didn't know I needed an episode of life of Boris in Russian until NOW

[@bad_kojima]

He is not a Russian. Somewhere from Baltic coast

[@chernyykot2687]

@@bad_kojima What? I'm sorry what? IS HE REALLY NOT RUSSIAN?

[@amberlee787]

@@bad_kojima According to KZbin he's from Estonia so yeah

[@detcom]

@@amberlee787 he lives there now but before he lived in Russia

[@bad_kojima]

@@detcom still, he is definitely not a native russian

[@Rubix003]

Got my son a Weslav hoodie for Christmas. He loves it! веселого Рождества и счастливого Нового года!

[@J03_M4m4]

Nice

[@averycursedboi273]

Remember, tell your son to stay cheeki breeki

[@kiro2693]

Tell him "stay cheeki breeki"

[@Rubix003]

@@averycursedboi273 i did when i gave it to him

[@kawaiiofbananaaa8090]

Boris few years ago: who the blin doesnt have time to cut the egg using knives boris now: *grates the egg* real character development here boys

[@kakazi2170]

In his potato salad video he just crushes it in his hands

[@olgakim4848]

Hey, people change, grow and evolve.

[@SweetOsoka]

To be honest for this salad some people do grate an egg and cut other ones. Somehow its important!

[@liamhogan4369]

He’s grown in Slav power. He needs no such tools. Except for looks, of course.

[@user-fz2qk4on4n]

Я не знала, что так мало людей из России смотрят этот канал( С Новым годом, Борис!

[@aleatar]

Awww, as a Russian speaker, I was really looking forward to listening to that beautiful Russian accent of yours. But English will do just as well :3 (and yes, subtitles are a pain to make)

[@BlackEpyon]

How strong is his accent to you? In the west, most of our exposure to the Russian accent is that fake accent you hear in movies, and to our ignorant ears, all Slavs sound the same.

[@aleatar]

@@BlackEpyon well, you should take my words with a grain of salt, 'cause I'm no specialist in precise pronunciations, nor do I give much attention to accents anyway. But for me his accent is mild, the only word he said with a solid accent is "приготовим". And he also might be just messing with us and purposefully saying some words differently than intended. I mean. it's Boris 😂 The main problem with the West portraying Russian language is not accent, trust me. It's mostly enormous grammatical errors. But who am I to judge, my English is terrible sometimes

[@Ealsante]

@@aleatar Out of curiosity, which part of Russia does Boris sound like, based on accent? Thanks for your explanation!

[@BlackEpyon]

​@@aleatar In the movie "The Death of Stalin," They didn't even attempt at a Russian accent. A good thing too, since it's mainly British humour. Supposed to be a dark satire (it's banned in Russia, of course), they play the historicity a bit loose, but I thought the movie was hilarious. NFKRZ did a video about western trope of using faux Cyrillic, and the hilarious butchery that ensues when you try to read it literally. Syntax was my issue studying French when I was in school. It just made no sense to me. Maybe they just didn't teach it right, or maybe it's just my autism, but I really struggled with it. Most Canadian schools teach French as a second language, or English in the case of our Quebec province (which primarily speaks French), but I ended up just dropping that class entirely.

[@aleatar]

@@Ealsante I'm sorry, that I can't tell. I'm not Russian, never been in Russia, I just speak Russian. And to be honest, I'm only like quarter Slav myself. Some people speculate that Boris might be Ukrainian, but I live in Ukraine, and, meh, I don't see much similarities, he can literally be from any Slavic country

[@ent1ty_ryd3r_]

I feel great to be part of the 1.9% of the people from Romania! Respect comrade!

[@-Raylight]

*_"My cucumber is too big for the mouth"_*_ -Boris 2k21_ Finally another ingredients that a college student can buy at the end of month xD Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Boris. You guys too! Have a great holiday!

[@Wandering_Wayfarer]

"insert the cucumber into the meat"

[@blueowl8928]

@@Wandering_Wayfarer “after you finish playing with it”

[@zellasteria]

*search history intensifies*

[@triplejproductionscreation1057]

Ok my Christmas will be better now. When Commander Boris sings "LA LA LA LA LA" my day becomes happy and much better. MERRY CHRISTMAS BORIS from Philippines😊🎄⛄🎅

[@spooksmcgee8790]

The most festive meal! No holiday is complete without this.

[@emmapeel8163]

my (Portuguese) dad made something called Salada Rússia but with lobster & sometimes added fried & breaded shrimp around edges. Veggies & lobster are boiled & lightly seasoned w/olive oil & vinegar, salt & pepper. regular salad + roasted peppers added in a line down middle of dish. mayo is used on top of ingredients as a shell. boiled eggs are separated & then pushed thru a strainer to create egg confetti. the confetti is used for making designs on top of mayo. then shrimp around edges. it's my ALL TIME FAVORITE *miss you Dad*

[@OGbluetooth_]

I hope you're doing well, random person on the internet

[@schnuschka2955]

Why you have 3.3mil. Subscribers? Gee, I don't know, perhaps because even after years and years of quality content you still manage to keep your slav magic and show people (literally around the globe!) how easy and fun cooking is. Thank you so much for improving thousands of students' eating habits especially on a tight budget. Your channel is special and wholesome af. That's why. Happy Holidays and all the good things to you!

[@propnotch3466]

"wholesome af." Now there's an oxymoron! Although I do agree with your statement.

[@twojuiceman]

+

[@dhruel]

I'm only 25% Slav, but I 100% approve this video. Veselé Vánoce, Boris!

[@TheRomanianGopnik_Hardbasser]

Everytime Boris uploads, you know its going to be a fully slav day

[@mattynek2]

da komryed, dis is veri fax

[@Slav_0282]

Blyat

[@shadowanimations4408]

yeah

[@anindrapratama]

i just gave u the 69th like comrade

[@TheRomanianGopnik_Hardbasser]

@@anindrapratama nice

[@JoseCarver]

Is it just me or Boris sounds a thousand times hotter when he speaks Russian

[@Whammytap]

It's a well-known effect of the Russian language in general.))

[@user-gw7uc6qe3u]

as a Russian, I'm gonna say that this salad is my favourite

[@Niko_Zveroboy]

))

[@sanyalifts]

Мой тоже

[@xMicrostar]

mine too. We have this at every Birthday / Christmas

[@paintsmei]

Мой тоже

[@jamesoo96571]

Imho, it is good, but not as good as herring under a fur coat:) happy new year :)

[@Whammytap]

Откуда вы знали, что единственное, что я захотела получить на Рождество было слышать вас говорить по-русски? Спасибо огромное за всё, Борис. С наступающем Новым Годом, я желаю вам успеха и счастья в 2022. You have been a great inspiration to me in my study of Slavic culture and the Russian language. 😊

[@sunshine8338]

Merry Christmas everyone, and especially to you Boris. Proud to be part of the 1.9% from Australia. Enjoy the festive season!! BTW, love those jokes 😏😏

[@balclava4937]

Proud to be one of the 2 Egyptians who have watched this channel, me and my other account

[@td8884]

@@balclava4937 ah that's why i'm getting si sharp recommendations this week. 5 years in tech is like a century

[@s_gren9981]

Merry Christmas chain here everyone!

[@kisukebomb3750]

Greetings fellow Strayan

[@verpix4956]

Merry Christmas to all from India!

[@Penfield451]

Спасибо за распространение счастья крабового салата, товарищ!

[@anarchy735]

Я так давно слушал Бориса на английском, что теперь не могу понять его на русском ._.

[@steelbear2063]

Ну справедливости ради, акцент у него не русский

[@roughnegg6615]

Жёсткий Балтийский акцент

[@NE4TO-]

@@steelbear2063 всё равно это образ. Скорее всего он может нормально говорить как по-русски, так и по-английски с правильным акцентом.

[@caiorezei]

Я из Бразил и я тоже не понимаю, зато я сейчас учусь в по-русски. Извини мой русский хахаха

[@fredboyd2642]

Cooking with Boris is by far my favorite cooking videos on KZbin. Nothing else can truly compare.

[@aiko9393]

Proud to be one of 3,4%! Your recipes are a boon for people looking for quick, healthy, and heartwarming food. Greetings from Indonesia!

[@sovietmeow7013]

My gosh, I need to make this. The easiest crab salad tutorial I have ever seen. And it looks like something I could eat and share with friends.

[@BigPhatPandaGaming]

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to everyone, especially you, Boris!! Proud to be part of the 2.4% of your subscribers from the Philippines. Wishing you all the best in 2022 and beyond!

[@jirodraws2475]

Nice to know I'm not the only Boris fan from the Philippines! And Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Boris!

[@gunboyngsanfernando]

Life of tambays haha

[@herrmannnachnahme9456]

Nowadays, 4:18 really hits differently

[@Laminity]

Its a lovely Boris Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

[@matthewteo3111]

I made the salad less than a day after watching this video. Ingredients are all very cheap. I even upsized, quadruple the portions and still only cost around 16 USD. Will be eating this with leftover rice all Christmas weekend.

[@tanyam9853]

I need to remember not to watch this while eating. I almost choked at the “I start with a bowl” 😂😂😂

[@caiorezei]

Это очень хорошо когда папа Борис говорит в по-русски! И я из Бразил!

[@ezekiel8492]

In Belgium we also have crab salade, but it literally contains crab, mayonaise and some herbs for taste. That's it. You would love it Boris

[@cobalt1754]

That sounds amazing. Expensive, but amazing.

[@ezekiel8492]

@@cobalt1754 Actually it is fairly cheap. This is because a lot of the time it doesn't contain crab but surimi. They add different things to it to make it taste like crab in that case. Also a "salad" in Belgium is a fancy word for the leftovers you have from anything and adding mayonaisse and some other herbs to it. meat salad f.e. is pretty much just mayonaise with little pieces of meat thrown in there.

[@ezekiel8492]

Tastes meh on it's own but slap that bad boy on a piece of bread and you got yourself a good meal blin.

[@DTOY101]

But Boris, where is the... Baaay Leaf? A single tear rolls down my face.

[@s.a.sdoger2403]

Выглядит очень хорошо

[@TimPeterson]

flexing seven languages with a self deprecating joke to take the edge off for those of us who have a hard enough time with one. I appreciate it Boris

[@wilcher1679]

Here in Spain we call that "ensaladilla rusa", that translates to something like little russian salad

[@Denis-ez8gd]

I guess, ensaladilla rusa is russian Olivier salad, not this one.

[@chloraloner7]

You've made the last several years much more delicious. And my kitchen much messier. за вас

[@BlackEpyon]

To be fair, crab flavoured pollock is still pretty tasty, I just wish they'd call it what it actually is.

[@kaelang12]

They usually call it imitation crab on some labels, but I’m not sure on what others call it

[@user-fz2qk4on4n]

Крабовый салат мой любимый, он такой яркий и красивый! Мне кажется многие праздничные салаты родом из СССР и включают те ингредиенты, которые были доступны в тот или иной период, поэтому получаются такие рецепты. Почти всегда это простые ингредиенты, которые легко найти. Например, были доступны яйца, и многие салаты включают в себя яйца и почти все салаты приправлены майонезом, сделанным из яиц. В нашей семье в крабовый салат добавляют почти все тоже самое, только без чеснока, сыра и не так много майонеза

[@TinyKatyusha]

Never change, Boris. A day with a new Boris video is always a happy one.

[@user-qt6bz6cr5e]

Boris is the best cook you cannot tell me otherwise.

[@countrygeneral]

Where I come from, we do not add cheese or fresh cucumbers, but instead we add boiled potatoes and pickles. Looking forward to try your recipe this year!

[@countrygeneral]

Sometimes we also add flavored crackers, but that is mostly prevalent in salad named "Salata Studenților"

[@tosamihail8360]

Stiam ca o sa fie cineva! 💪

[@thallesdasilva3330]

Boris speaking russian just makes me the happiest gopnik for the whole day

[@ModdedRemington_870]

When the title says Russian crab mind literally thinks crabs are slavs since they squat when walking

[@Relax0kay]

Life of Boris more like cooking with Boris. I’m not complaining tho

[@HaixTheRussian]

2:19 That scream tho.. 💀

[@ElektroDrrrEL]

my favorite salad from my childhood when we had only two salads - olivie and crab - so nostalgic!

[@catsruleacbanonogismanbo6107]

С праздником Борис и Артхом!!! 🎄🎁🎂🎉

[@mturzanski]

Just made this. My slavic ancestors proud. pyszne!

[@yehshuaroa2820]

Norwegians could really use this slav masterpiece, it's just too good.

[@IncarnateSable]

Thank you for checking in before Christmas, Boris. I hope you have great holidays

[@hunterdude113]

Papa boris how i have starved, this cheeki breeki slav recipe will sustain me well though the cold days to come. Have a happy christmas!

[@mattynek2]

Based

[@cornbeefsandwich2828]

4.01-4.05 I'll watch this just for the snack.

[@bprfct]

In the Soviet Russia the holiday table spreads itself.

[@KitsuneHB]

The world is on fire, everyone gets ill or crazy or both but when Boris is saying "Lalalalaa!" everything is fine! :)

[@harry3338]

Hi Boris, Happy holidays to you and your family! Thanks for teaching me how to cook like SLAV! Even Mama approves!

[@AizenTheShark]

2:24 i like how Boris just acted like nothing happened after drinking

[@ElisaEditsz]

Happy holidays Boris and Artyom! :D

[@chuuves-5413]

This is the best gift I had this year. Bly....yay!

[@strawberryhellcat4738]

Happy Holidays Boris and Artyom! 💖

[@bogdanmihai7795]

Even if im a child, i love cooking. Thanks. Btw we do this in Romania too.

[@lanoosaurusrex]

I'm pretty convinced that if Boris had to be isolated on an island, the 1 item that he would bring is mayonnaise...lots of it.

[@mkusanagi]

Thank you, hope all is well with everybody and family

[@dud3655]

Back in Romania we used to make something kinda simillar. We swapped out the "crab" for boiled pork and chicken and used a whole lot more vegetables like carrots and green peas. And of course, half a bottle of mayonnaise

[@nightvisitor6079]

I heard that the technical term for that is 'Salad Olivier', and it looks like every slavic/balkan country (and Romania) has their own variety of it. In Poland we call it 'Christmas Salad'. My family makes it without any meat.

[@alvaroreyes1653]

We totally need a video from Boris showing us that beautiful Raketa watch

[@marshy6197]

im from russia and this salad is my favourite. although i do add rice as it gives more salad in total weigh anddd adds a little bit of soft side to the dish to contrast the crispiness of cucumber and corn. (just like the eggs. if you want your salad to be tender tasting just add more eggs)

[@TechforMusicAI]

Here in South America (particularly Uruguay) we frequently eat "russian salad" as a dressing for a lot of foods, which is shockingly similar. Swap the crab and cucumber for some potato and carrot pieces (and keep all teh mayonez), serve cold and you're good to go.

[@soficoronadoo]

fijate en su canal que hizo esa ensalada rusa

[@marissa46934]

Your holiday cooking videos are my absolute favorite! I've learned so much about Russian cuisine from your channel. Kulebyaka will become a staple dish for my Yuletide festivities.

[@nielsk85]

I feel more slavik with each video i watch Boris!!!!!

[@chrisb4131]

Damn, I would not have expected so much of your viewership to be in the US. Love your vids Boris, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a very cheeki breeki new year.

[@Aeis_Kalt]

Guaranteed my wife will be making this, she loves crab. Thanks for all you do, Boris, and Happy Holidays.

[@Lilzycho]

he used imitation crab meat which is actually fish. but I'm sure you can use real crab no problem

[@Aeis_Kalt]

oh, she will. she loves crab, detests fish.

[@parulgupta8005]

@3:18 🤣🤣🤣

[@legiolegat2871]

С новым годом, Борис! Будь здоров и счастлив, товарищ. Пусть всё у тебя будет хорошо и спокойно в этом новом году. И я вполне всерьёз: переживаю за тебя, как за родного.

[@pantheon771]

Old content is back baby, here comes cooking with Boris 😁

[@JustBaeng]

Merry Christmas for Boris and everyone, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and holiday✨

[@TamelaVilla]

Ah, he delivered the greatest Christmas gift! Merry Christmas dear Boris from my family (whom I have turned into addicts of your channel) to yours! -With love from that tiny country that makes up 2.4% of your viewers 🎄💖

[@geekdude1]

The tank reenactment got me. I love you Boris, this is why I've named my PC after you

[@dormghost]

Merry Slav Christmas Boris. Its been a while that I watched you. Life has taken over. But always happy to see my favourite slav doing well with your new job, a new beginning indeed! Hope you stay strong and happy my friend!

[@kevinvargas2847]

I loved the Slavic tank noises, I really didn’t expect it. Merry Christmas from Mexico.

[@inquespot9368]

A Boris video for Christmas...best gift I'll get all year. Proud to be part of your 22% watching from America. Merry Christmas to you Boris and all the 3.36M subs. BTW when are we getting a Boris cookbook?

[@draggonhedd]

Cooking with Boris is my favorite Boris.

[@artyom1264]

Same tovarishch

[@luomuteurastaja22]

it's been a long time since you've made a cooking video

[@lawrencelimburger9160]

Boris and Xmas for 5 years solid! love and peace everybody!

[@alexandrag5449]

I will definitely try this salad, it looks awesome and it probably tastes awesome too. Happy holidays slav king, we love you!

[@zombiekitty108]

4:18 THIS BRINGS ME SO MUCH UNEXPLAİNABLE JOY.

[@mathew3442]

I miss you already boris

[@imanassole9421]

It is very merry Christmas indeed when Mama hears from kitchen "La la la la la." 😊

[@thefattymcgee5801]

Boris please do more in Russian.

[@Whammytap]

Да! Yes!

[@USSMariner]

Made this for our Italian Feast of the Seven(or eleven, or N) Fishes for Xmas Eve. Everyone loved it.

[@Ramm1602]

Я вместо огурца кладут салат и предпочитаю вкинуть немного чёрного свежемолотого перца, попробуй как-нибудь) И тебя с наступающим, камрад!

[@MrsLensherrr]

No Christmas is complete without some cooking with Boris. Thank you for keeping our spritis up, comrade Slav King

[@christophj4403]

4:19 Ukraine right now

[@smeyko14]

yes i love to make russian crab shalat in my home with famly and that salat is best .... i think all slavs have something similar

[@RioKurniawanpsi]

0:55 3.4% viewers are from Indonesia? Kalian sangat Cheeki Breeki Kawan 🔥

[@tybronx2446]

Thank you for being you, Boris. Merry Christmas and happy new year 🫂