Kamaboko Fan Slices
Posted on
January 17, 2010 by
Debra
There’s been some interest in how to slice kamaboko to look like fans. For those new to Japanese foods, kamaboko is a steamed and pressed fish cake that is usually pink and white. You can find it easily in any Asian market in the refrigerated or frozen food section.
Kamaboko is a standard garnish for noodle soups like ramen or udon. If you’re from Hawaii… saimin and fried noodles! And of course they add color and protein to any bento box. Here’s a bento from last year with kamaboko slices.
Anyway, without further adieu… here’s a short video of fan-style kamaboko slices.
If you prefer, here’s the link to youtube.
Great tutorial. Thanks for posting, just have to find kamaboko now
, but maybe I can use that cutting technique on other foods as well.
Hi Ceinwyn, Do you like octopus? This technique works for octopus too! I hope you are able to find kamaboko.
Debra, I love the video tutorial very much! You make it so easy to visual the cutting technique. And I would say your cutting skill is really great … wondering what result will I get hahahaha :p
Hi Lia, You are always so sweet with your comments. I sure you would do wonderful with this cutting technique!
Beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial- I will have to try it!!
Hi Melanie,
Thanks!
Thanks a lot for the tutorial ^-^
Thank you Lil’chan. I hope you are able to give it a try.
COOL!!! who knew all it took was a little wiggle?! thanks so much, this is an awesome tip!
I know huh!? I was amazed the first time I saw this too! It was like “what… is that it?” LOL
so pretty!
kamaboko in my local supermarket comes frozen only – do you think I can slice it all up and refreeze it?
Hi, I’m not sure about refreezing previously frozen then thawed kamaboko. I buy unfrozen kamaboko then slice and freeze without a problem. I do think that freezing changes the texture. You may have to experiment. Let us know what happens.
Thanks for the video
Guess I’ll have to thaw my other kamaboko to give it a try 
Cute little wiggle! I like the way you present the finished fan slice so clearly! Nice job!
Hi sheri, Thanks, but I think I should of held that last piece still for while longer.
thank you
You are most welcome! Thanks for viewing.
You make it look so easy! I have a feeling I many not get the same beautiful results – but it’s worth the try. Although I can only find frozen as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Karina, It’s a little tricky and it took me a few attempts before I felt happy with the results. Don’t worry, you’ll do fine. Just be sure the kamaboko is fully defrosted before you cut.
haven’t had the pink kamaboko since I was a kid. found this site while seeing if I could freeze some I was given. I prefer the fried with burdock in balls on a stick. but that’s a great cutting technique I’ll have to try. If you’re near seattle (lynwood actually) have you been to ranch 99 market? more korean but great prices and will steam or deep fry your fish for free! haven’t tried that service yet.
Hi david, Welcome and yes, I do visit Ranch 99 Market. I’ve been to both the one in Edmonds and at the Great Wall Mall in Renton and I love that they offer the free fish fry. Keeps the home fragrance fee! Thanks for your nice comments!
Wow, that is totally cool! I really want to get some of this and try the fans and I also want to make some kawaii mushrooms out of them!