surimi
Imitation crab base
Surimi is processed fish paste, typically made from white-fleshed fish that's been deboned, minced, and washed to remove fat and unwanted matter.
The resulting bland paste can be flavored and shaped to imitate more expensive seafood—most commonly crab, sold as "imitation crab" or "krab." Originally Japanese, surimi now appears globally in sushi rolls, seafood salads, and as an affordable protein source.
Atlantic cod-family fish
- whitingPulverized chalk or seafood
- hakeMarine food fish
- codCold-water food fish
- lizardfishPredatory fish, reptile-like head
croaker · white fish · fish paste · fishcake · gefilte fish · fish ball
Processed fish mimicking crustacean
- imitation crabProcessed fish mimicking shellfish
- substituteReplacement for another
- krabImitation crustacean meat
Light broth with assorted simmered items
Imitation crab sushi
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- pokeSharp, quick thrust
- seafood saladDish of marine ingredients
- crab rangoonFried wonton with filling
crab cake · crab salad · pasta · stir-fry · soup · appetizer · filling · topping
pollock
Atlantic cod-family fish
lizardfish · croaker · white fish · fish paste · fishcake · gefilte fish · fish ball
crabstick
Processed fish mimicking crustacean
- imitation crabProcessed fish mimicking shellfish
- substituteReplacement for another
- krabImitation crustacean meat
oden
Light broth with assorted simmered items
California roll
Imitation crab sushi
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- pokeSharp, quick thrust
- seafood saladDish of marine ingredients
crab rangoon · crab cake · crab salad · pasta · stir-fry · soup · appetizer · filling · topping · casserole
extrusion
Pushing through a die
- mincingAffectedly delicate in manner
- gelationTransition to gel state
- emulsificationDispersing one liquid in another
stabilizers · binding · washing · deboning · leaching · refining · shaping · steaming · molding · egg white
- fish byproductsfish meal, fish oil, fish scales, fish heads, fish guts
- sushisushi, nigiri, sashimi, maki, temaki
- Asian Seafoodfish curry, steamed fish, prawns, fish balls, fish cakes
- surimiimitation crab, crab sticks, krab, fish paste
- seafoodfish, shrimp, crab, lobster, salmon
- fishingfishing rod, fish, angling, bass fishing, fishing gear
surimiking crab
Large edible spider-shaped crustacean
Dungeness crab · snow crab · blue crab · the real thing · genuine article