First of all, we need to clarify what "crab roe" is. Crab roe is the official of the female crab, specifically, the ovaries and egg cells of the female crab. Therefore, the female crab must have crab roe. And male crabs don't have this *** official, so male crabs don't have crab roe.
When buying crabs, we need to pay attention to the following:
Season and quality: The quality of crabs has a lot to do with the season. Generally speaking, autumn is the fattest season for crabs, when the crabs are full of flesh and rich in crab roe. In the spring, the quality of the crabs may be slightly worse, and the roe may not be as abundant as in the fall. Therefore, if you want to taste the most delicious crabs, it is best to buy them in the fall.
Crab shell and color: When buying crabs, you can first observe the color of the crab shell. Normally, the shell of a crab should be turquoise and hard. If the shell is black or dull, the crab may not be fresh. In addition, you can also observe the color of the navel part of the crab, if it is yellow or orange-red, it means that the crab may be a dead crab or a dying crab.
Weight and size: Generally speaking, the larger the crab, the heavier the weight, the fuller the meat, and the more roe there is. Therefore, when buying crabs, you can weigh it, or press the crab legs and claws with your hands, if it feels empty, it means that the crab may not be fresh. In addition, you can also observe whether the crab's leg is intact, and if there is a broken leg, it means that the crab may have been injured or bitten by other creatures.
*With merchants: different varieties and different qualities of crabs** are very different. Generally speaking, crabs** in large supermarkets or aquatic markets are more transparent and the quality is guaranteed. Some small vendors or street stalls may have cheaper crabs**, but the quality is difficult to guarantee. Therefore, when buying crabs, it is best to choose a reputable and reasonable merchant to buy.
Storage & Cooking: Crabs should be cooked and eaten as soon as possible after purchase. If storage is required, the crabs should be kept in a cool, moist, cool and ventilated place, and they should not be exposed to the sun or water. It is best not to store for more than 24 hours. When cooking crabs, you can use a variety of methods such as steaming, boiling, and stir-frying, but you must pay attention to the heat and time, and do not over-steam the crabs, otherwise it will affect the taste and nutritional value. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge
To sum up, female crabs have crab roe while male crabs do not. When buying crabs, we should pay attention to the season and quality, crab shell and color, weight and size, ** and merchants, and storage and cooking. Only by choosing fresh, fatty, and high-quality crabs can you enjoy a delicious taste and rich nutritional value. At the same time, we should also be careful not to over-steam the crab, so as not to affect the taste and nutritional value.