Kanikama Crab Sticks

Kanikama are artificially-flavoured crab pieces made from a paste of minced white fish. A common fish to use currently is something inexpensive such as pollock.

The fish mixture is formed into shapes then cooked by steam, which also pasteurizes them.

They are often formed into "crab leg style." The outside edges will be tinted red to resemble crab.

See main entry on Kamaboko. Kanikama can be served room temperature or chilled with dipping sauces, or used in sushi, or used as an ingredient in cooked dishes.

They are sold already cooked and just need heating, so add in the final stages of cooking.

Also called:

Chikuwa, Fish, Kamaboko, Kamaboko

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