Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Wednesday’s Helping: Artificial Crab



Picking the unreal thing

Imitation crab sticks? Yes, they’re packed with a seafood flavor because they are made with white fish, such as croaker, blue whiting, and Alaska pollock. They’re also called surimi (from Japanese meaning minced fish). Many Asian countries use this ingredient in various dishes. The sticks' crab-like texture and flavor are unmistakable in some Japanese Maki sushi rolls. Meanwhile, Koreans chop crab sticks and make seafood omelets or savory seafood pancakes. We suggest making a salad with it, adding it to pasta salad, or frying it, tempura style.

4 comments:

  1. Grated coconut, fresh squeezed lemon juice, chopped green onions, some donne'--->>> Crab(stick) kelaguen, anybody?

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  2. Add it to mac and cheese!

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  3. After looking at your link for dishes, I've decided they've got an artistic appeal to them. Seems simple enough to prepare any one of the dishes. Yet attractive once prepared.

    How does it smell?

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  4. Whoa Nelly! Fish and Cheese? Huh, huh.

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