Hairy crab is one of the common delicacies during the Mid-Autumn Festival and one of the seafood that many food lovers are keen to taste. In the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the crab paste is fragrant and the meat is tender, it is really an ultimate enjoyment to taste a bite of delicious hairy crab. However, how do you make a delicious hairy crab? How long is the best time to steam hairy crabs?
Next, I will give you a detailed introduction to the cooking methods and techniques of hairy crabs.
First, the selection of hairy crabs
When buying hairy crabs, pay attention to choosing fresh hairy crabs. You can observe whether the crab shell is complete and shiny; whether the eyes are bright and whether there is any dirt; whether the size is moderate, if it is too large or too small it may not be too fresh; Smell if there is a peculiar smell, shake it for the sound of water. Only by choosing fresh hairy crabs can you make delicious hairy crabs.
Second, the steaming method of hairy crabs
1.Soak the crab in cold water for about 30 minutes to fully awaken.
2.Add an appropriate amount of water to the steamer, add seasonings such as green onion and ginger, and place the hairy crab on the steamer.
3.Cover the steamer and steam over medium heat for 20-30 minutes. Note that the steaming time should not be too short, otherwise the hairy crab will be undercooked.
4.After steaming, open the lid of the steamer and let the hairy crab sit in the pot for about 5 minutes to allow it to cool sufficiently, which can maintain the umami of the hairy crab.
3. The best time for hairy crabs
Depending on the size and heat of the hairy crab, the best time to steam the hairy crab will also vary. In general, the steaming time of hairy crabs should be between 20-30 minutes. If the steaming time is too short, the hairy crab may be undercooked and have a poor taste; If the steaming time is too long, the meat quality of the hairy crab may become old and the taste will deteriorate.
Fourth, how to ensure the taste of hairy crabs
In order to ensure the taste of hairy crabs, you can add an appropriate amount of ginger and green onions when steaming hairy crabs, which can remove the fishy smell. In addition, during the steaming process, be careful not to put the crab into the steamer and steam it directly, so as not to cause the loss of crab roe and crab paste. The correct way to do this is to soak the crab in cold water for a while before steaming it.
5. Precautions for eating hairy crabs
1.Pregnant women are forbidden to eat crab claws, and those with allergies should not take them.
2.It is recommended to eat one to two crabs in a meal, and it is advisable to eat crabs less than three times a week.
3.Crab and persimmon are eaten separately.
4.Raw crabs and overnight crabs are fasted.
5.After the crab dies, the bacteria will multiply rapidly, decompose the amino acids in the crab meat and produce a large number of harmful substances, so it is best not to eat the dead crab.
The above are the detailed steps and the best time to make hairy crabs. I hope that everyone can pay attention to food safety and healthy eating while tasting delicious hairy crabs.