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Imitation crab, hear me out
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:19 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:19 pm
I am planning on making a seafood gumbo this weekend after seeing GeauxldMember's thread last week. I have a dozen crabs frozen from an old boil, but it made me think. I hate the way imitation crab taste, but what about in a gumbo? Does it soak up the gumbo flavor and work out, or does it stay shitty?
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Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:22 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
If you don't like it outside of gumbo, I think it would be wise to leave it out. I'd eat that stuff right out of the package, though 
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:23 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
It won't absorb. Surimi is weird.. very processed.
The texture will seem stiff..
I'm not dogging the idea or the product.. everything has it's place.
The texture will seem stiff..
I'm not dogging the idea or the product.. everything has it's place.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:24 pm to rbWarEagle
Cant say that I eat it package to mouth. I don't care for it on a salad either. I am sure I have eaten my fair share of imitation crab cakes though.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:25 pm to vilma4prez
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It won't absorb. Surimi is weird.. very processed.
That is what I was worried about. Looks like I get to cough up a bit more for this gumbo.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:35 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I hate to admit it, but Volcano rolls are a weakness for me.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:38 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
The only way to use it, is to grind it up for a thickener in gumbo.
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:44 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I love the spicy kani/crab salad.
Cucumbers cut in matchsticks, shredded immitation krab, spicy sauce concoction, and small roe.
So good.
Cucumbers cut in matchsticks, shredded immitation krab, spicy sauce concoction, and small roe.
So good.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:48 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
It's good in ramen.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 5:55 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Has anybody tried canned crab meat?
This is my first real attempt at a seafood gumbo. Normally I do everything the same as my chicken and sausage, but just swap chicken for shrimp.
Reason I ask, I don't mind buying a lb or two for a small gumbo. However, if I like how this gumbo turns out, I like to make 5-6 gallons worth so I can freeze it.
This is my first real attempt at a seafood gumbo. Normally I do everything the same as my chicken and sausage, but just swap chicken for shrimp.
Reason I ask, I don't mind buying a lb or two for a small gumbo. However, if I like how this gumbo turns out, I like to make 5-6 gallons worth so I can freeze it.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:00 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I'd freeze the gumbo then put fresh crab in when you defrost and use it...just make without for now.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:02 pm to Gaston
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I'd freeze the gumbo then put fresh crab in when you defrost and use it...just make without for now.
Yep. Pass on the canned crab.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:05 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
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Reason I ask, I don't mind buying a lb or two for a small gumbo. However, if I like how this gumbo turns out, I like to make 5-6 gallons worth so I can freeze it.
I don't freeze seafood gumbo with the seafood in it. I freeze the gumbo sans any seafood and add fresh when I defrost and reheat. Otherwise, the seafood is overcooked.
I don't care for canned crab. If I'm going to do the work for a good seafood gumbo, I'll have fresh seafood. I'm good with shrimp gumbo without crab if the crab is unavailable. Very tasty.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:06 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
4.875 lbs. of "special" canned crab meat for $75
Special grade crab meat consists of smallish flakes of white crabmeat taken from the body cavity. It's best for dishes where good color and delicate flavor are more important than visual impact. Excellent for dips, bisques, omelets, and mayo-based salads.
Special grade crab meat consists of smallish flakes of white crabmeat taken from the body cavity. It's best for dishes where good color and delicate flavor are more important than visual impact. Excellent for dips, bisques, omelets, and mayo-based salads.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:33 pm to KosmoCramer
Taiwanese canned crab? You can't bring that can of cat food in here son.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:35 pm to offshoreangler
Easy decision. 1-2 fresh crab meat from Rouses. Small gumbo only.
Thanks for the help, yall.
Thanks for the help, yall.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:36 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
just use claw meat...it's almost always available even if frozen.
canned or faux crab have uses but not in gumbo
canned or faux crab have uses but not in gumbo
Posted on 12/27/17 at 6:47 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I’ve tried it and it just turns into strings. Don’t do it
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