カニカマ

kanikama

Translations

1. imitation crab stick
2. surimi crab stick

Notes

カニカマ (kanikama) is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, often used as a substitute for real crab meat. It is made from surimi, a processed fish paste, and is flavored and colored to resemble crab meat. It is commonly used in salads, sushi, and other dishes. The term 'カニカマ' is a combination of 'カニ' (kani), meaning crab, and 'カマボコ' (kamaboko), a type of processed fish cake.

Tags

#food #Japanese cuisine #ingredients

Examples

サラダにカニカマを入れました。

Sarada ni kanikama o iremashita.

I added imitation crab sticks to the salad.

カニカマはお寿司にもよく使われます。

Kanikama wa osushi ni mo yoku tsukawaremasu.

Imitation crab sticks are often used in sushi.

カニカマは本物のカニより安いです。

Kanikama wa honmono no kani yori yasui desu.

Imitation crab sticks are cheaper than real crab.