Surimi

Have you ever heard of crab stick or imitation crab meat? Well, that's made from something called surimi. Surimi is a kind of fish paste that is made using different types of fish, like pollock or hake.

First, the fish is cleaned and ground up into a fine paste. Then, water and some other ingredients like starch, salt, and sugar are added to make it thicker and more sticky. This paste is then shaped into different forms, like crab legs, shrimp, or even scallops.

The reason it's called imitation crab meat or crab stick is that the paste is usually flavored with crab extract or other seafood flavors to give it a taste similar to real crab meat. But remember, it's not made from real crab!

Surimi is a popular ingredient in many cuisines like Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. It's also a popular ingredient in sushi rolls and other sushi dishes because of its mild flavor and texture.