With the continuous improvement of modern living standards, people's eating methods and tastes are also changing, and hairy crabs have become one of the favorite delicacies of many people.
Here, we will introduce in detail how to make steamed hairy crabs.
The key steps in making steamed hairy crabs include controlling the water temperature, setting the steaming time, controlling the heat, etc., in order to maximize the freshness of the hairy crabs.
First of all, we need to pick fresh hairy crabs and prepare an appropriate amount of clear water. Clean the hairy crabs, carefully scrub them with a brush, then put them in a steamer, add peppercorns and ginger, and steam them over high heat for 12 minutes.
In the process of steaming hairy crabs, we need to pay attention to the way they are placed. The steaming time of hairy crabs depends on the size of the crab and is generally around fifteen minutes. It is best not to take it apart and steam it so as not to lose the umami flavor.
Bring the water in the steamer to a boil, then put it in the steaming rack and steaming tray, and put the washed hairy crabs on the steaming tray. Next, put the steaming tray into the steamer, cover the pot, and steam the hairy crabs.
The steaming time is generally about fifteen minutes, and the specific steaming time depends on the size and weight of the hairy crab. We can use a toothpick or chopsticks to insert into the belly of the hairy crab, and if it can be easily penetrated, it means that the hairy crab has been steamed.
Steamed hairy crabs can be eaten as is, or they can be tasted with crab roe sauce to make them richer in taste. At the same time, steamed hairy crabs can also be added with the right amount of seasonings according to personal taste, such as soy sauce, vinegar, minced ginger, etc., to make it more delicious.
Finally, we should pay attention to maintaining the water temperature in the steamer to avoid condensation during the steaming process. In this way, we can make a delicious steamed hairy crab.
In conclusion, steamed hairy crab is a very simple and easy-to-learn dish, as long as we master the skills and methods of steaming, we can easily make delicious hairy crabs at home. Let's enjoy the joy of food together!