Hairy crab is one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, but the quality of hairy crabs on the market is uneven, how to choose high-quality hairy crabs? The following is an introduction to the method of selecting hairy crabs.
First of all, choose live hairy crabs. Live hairy crabs are more common in the market and are also relatively fresh. When selecting live hairy crabs, it is necessary to choose those with a cyan shell, a full navel, long and dense foot hair, and red spots on the pincers, which are the characteristics of high-quality hairy crabs.
Secondly, it depends on the weight and size of the hairy crab. Generally speaking, heavy hairy crabs have more flesh quality, so you can choose the right weight crab according to your needs. If you want to choose the largest hairy crab, you can choose the type of male crab that is larger than the female.
Third, it depends on the living environment of hairy crabs. Hairy crabs live in water, so water quality and environment have a great impact on the growth and quality of hairy crabs. When choosing hairy crabs, choose crabs from areas with clear water and a beautiful environment.
Fourth, smell the hairy crab. High-quality hairy crabs smell faintly fragrant, and if there is a fishy smell or peculiar smell, it means that the quality of hairy crabs is not good.
Finally, pay attention to the seasonality of hairy crabs. The growth and ripening season of hairy crabs has a certain pattern, generally from September to January of the following year. When buying hairy crabs in other seasons, you should pay attention to identification, so as not to buy hairy crabs that are not fresh or have been processed.
In short, the selection of high-quality hairy crabs requires attention to aspects such as activity, weight and size, living environment, taste and seasonality. Only by carefully discerning when purchasing can you buy delicious hairy crabs.