California Rolls (Breaking up the imitation crab) vs (not breaking up the imitation crab)

25 comments

1. Pic 2 is so much better!

2. 2 is the way

   Better texture

3. I prefer pic three, which is not a cali roll lol. But if I was on a deserted island and had two choices – number two

4. I always prefer Picture 2.

   I’ve made California rolls from scratch and it’s a challenge getting the crab sticks shredded to a good consistency. There needs to be a perfect mix of imitation crab and Japanese mayo so that it doesn’t fall off of the roll when cutting.
   I’m guessing that’s why some restaurants only do Picture 1 since it’s easier.

5. I’m not a big fan of California rolls, but if I must, #2

6. Number 2. I like the sweetness and creaminess of the mayo too.

7. They don’t break it up. They buy it that way and so do I. It’s called surimi

8. Really surprised to see all the love for 2! I’m not a huge surimi fan, but I slightly prefer the whole pieces for some reason I can’t explain. The masago / tobiko is by far my favorite part, though, so I’ll be happy no matter what if that’s there. Most California rolls I’ve had (admittedly not many) don’t have any fish eggs, though.

9. might I recommend you try the middle ground

10. I’ll have one of each please and thanks…

11. Honestly, I prefer both.

12. 10000% broken up. The only way.

13. I prefer the taste of #2. I’m a sucker for mayo.

14. What method do you use to break up the imitation crab?

15. I like broken, the Mayo does give it a better taste

16. Strong preference for leaving it whole.

    I want to know I’m eating 100% genuine KRAB!

17. I prefer #1. Not a fan of all the mayo that has found its way into sushi over the years.

18. I prefer #1, but in different rolls love shredded Krab on top.

19. One is the lazy way for sushi chefs. It’s quick, clean, and easy. Two takes prep time, consistent amount, and will get messy with the mayo.

    Two is the preferred way, just more work compared to whole sticks.

20. I love the taste of KRAB, so #1 it is!

21. I’m so confused — why are all the comments presupposing that these be made with imitation crab instead of real crab?

22. I seafood hot dogs for me please

23. I like shredded with no Mayo

24. definitely 2.

25. At my job we don’t add anything to it but I like to break it up a little bit, give it a squeeze, that’s way it can conform and fill in the gaps in the roll when dealing with something harder like the cucumber. Ive seen cali rolls fall apart before at other places because of that