Crab sticks are an indispensable part of various holiday and everyday snacks. Housewives appreciate this product for its affordable price, compactness, ease of storage and ease of use. As with any frozen food, crab sticks must be thawed under certain conditions.
Instructions
Step 1
The first thing to look for when choosing crab sticks is their appearance and manufacturer's data. If the sticks look neat and even, and their packaging contains all the necessary information about the composition, date and storage conditions, most likely this is a quality product that will not bring unpleasant surprises after defrosting. Prefer wrapped crab sticks. It protects them from external influences, preserving the original taste and appearance of the product.
Step 2
In order for the crab sticks not to lose their juiciness, they need to be defrosted at room temperature. Remove them from their packaging and place them on a plate. It is not worth releasing each stick from the plastic film; it is better to remove it after the product has completely thawed. This defrosting method is the most optimal for preserving all the useful and taste qualities of crab sticks.
Step 3
In cases where the chopsticks need to be defrosted quickly, a microwave can be used. To do this, free the crab sticks from all packaging elements and place them in a microwave-safe dish. Place the lid on the dish and defrost in the oven using the fish setting. During this procedure, the sticks will lose some of the moisture, but their taste will not be affected.
Step 4
If you don't have a microwave and you need to defrost the chopsticks right now, you can use the next option. Hold the pack of crab sticks under running water for a few seconds. In this case, the water should not be too hot, otherwise the product will lose not only useful properties, but also its appearance.
Step 5
To prepare rolls from crab sticks, you must first defrost them, and then hold them for a little (no more than a minute) in a water bath or just steamed. This will open the crab sticks faster and better.
