When it comes to imitation crab, Western consumers unfamiliar with the ingredient tend to have a lot of common questions.

Alyse Whitney invented this recipe for her ... a mixture of imitation crab, Kewpie mayonnaise and fiery Sriracha layered over smooth guacamole with plenty of fried shallots for crunch.

Most crab rangoon recipes specifically suggest using imitation crab instead of real crab. This is because the cream cheese and fried wonton wrappers will overpower the delicate flavor of real crab.