Hello everyone, I'm your gourmet chef. Today, I would like to share with you how to properly steam hairy crabs, so that you can enjoy the delicious hairy crabs at home.
Required Materials:
Hairy crabs: 5 pcs.
Ginger: To taste. Green onions: to taste.
Cooking wine: to taste.
Salt: to taste. Tools Required:
Steamer. Brush.
Chopsticks. 
Step 1
Preparation: Wash the hairy crab and remove the gills and stomach of the crab. Brush the shells with a brush and marinate with cooking wine and salt for 10 minutes.
Steaming process
a.Place sliced ginger and green onion on the bottom of the steamer to help remove the smell.
b.Place the hairy crabs on a steaming rack to make sure they are evenly heated.
c.Cover the steamer and steam over high heat for 10 minutes.
d.After 10 minutes, open the lid of the steamer and turn off the heat if the shell turns red. If the color is not red enough, steam for another 2-3 minutes.
e.After turning off the heat, let the hairy crabs stand in the steamer for 5 minutes, which will better preserve the deliciousness of the crab meat.
Serve: Take out the hairy crab and put it on a plate. It can be served with some shredded ginger and vinegar as a seasoning.
Tips and advice
When steaming hairy crabs, be sure to ensure that there is enough water in the pot and avoid drying the pot.
The steaming time should not be too long, otherwise the crab meat will become old.
If you prefer a more delicious taste, you can add some white sugar when marinating, so that the crab meat will be more tender and juicy.
Do not open the steamer lid frequently during the steaming process, so as not to affect the taste of the crab meat.
If you are not sure if the hairy crab is steamed, you can gently press the crab legs, and if it can be pressed down easily, it means that it has been steamed.
Hairy crabs are cold, and with shredded ginger and vinegar can neutralize their coldness and make them healthier.
When buying hairy crabs, choose fresh and energetic crabs, so that the steamed taste will be better.