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how do sushi restaurants make the finely shredded crab in california rolls/kani salad?
Whenever i try and shred the imitation crab from the grocery store, it never has the same texture/taste. how can I replicate this at home?
the type of imitation crab that you want is called surimi. they are usually individually wrapped sticks, in a package, that look kinda similar (in shape) to king crab leg meat. you’ll be able to peel it apart uniformly very easily. if you have a 99 ranch or a marukai market you can for sure get it there. most asian groceries should carry it also, but may be in the frozen section. hope this helps
Some Asian markets have sticks that are more easily shredable
Squeeze the moisture out really thoroughly.
You gotta get the right kind. Different kinds of imitation crab have different textures
It's usually imitation crab which comes already shredded.
do you know where i can buy it?
california roll is mentioned! also similar to kani salad
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OP is making Sushi not Crab Rangoon
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