1. Preparations.
1.Choose high-quality hairy crabs: Make sure to buy fresh, healthy hairy crabs and avoid sick or dead hairy crabs.
2.Prepare tools and materials: Prepare appropriate cooking utensils (such as a steamer or electric steamer), scissors, brushes, small brushes, paper towels, ginger, green onions, cooking wine, and your favorite spices (such as salt, pepper, rice vinegar, etc.).
Second, the cooking steps.
1.Cleaning hairy crabs: Wash hairy crabs thoroughly with a brush to make sure they are completely clean. Then gently dry the crab with a kitchen paper towel.
2.Cutting crabs: Use scissors to chop the hairy crab into several pieces, starting from under the umbilicus and cutting them sequentially along both sides of the crab.
3.Cooking: Slice the ginger and chop the green onion into sections, put them in a pot, add cooking wine and an appropriate amount of water. Put the hairy crabs in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and steam for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size and heat of the pot.
4.Seasoning: After steaming, add seasonings such as salt, pepper and rice vinegar according to personal taste.
5.Plating: Take out the steamed hairy crab and place it on a plate to enjoy the delicious hairy crab.
3. Precautions.
1.During cooking, be sure to keep the heat in the right amount to avoid burning.
2.During the steaming process, do not cover for too long, so as not to affect the taste of the hairy crab.
3.When consuming hairy crabs, please pay attention to hygiene and avoid eating spoiled or contaminated food.
Fourth, summary. It takes a certain amount of skill and patience to make hairy crabs, but as long as you follow the steps above, you can cook delicious hairy crabs. Hopefully, this cooking guide will add a delicious addition to your table.
The above are the detailed steps and precautions for cooking hairy crabs. If you want to try making this dish yourself, you might as well try it out by following this guide. Note, though, that everyone's taste preferences are different, and you can adjust the seasoning and cooking time appropriately to suit your taste. At the same time, please pay attention to food safety, ensure that the ingredients are fresh and clean, and avoid eating spoiled or contaminated food.