Cleaning crabs is a critical step in ensuring the hygiene and taste of the ingredients. Here are some steps to teach you how to wash crabs:
Material:
Fresh crabs. Steps:
Freezing or paralysis:If the crab is alive, you can choose to freeze the crab or paralyze it. Place the crab in the freezer for 15-20 minutes or soak it in ice water to reduce its mobility.
Clean the shell:Use a brush or knife to remove sediment and debris from the crab shell. In particular, it is necessary to remove the dirt attached to the crab legs and crab body.
Crab belly cleanup:Turn the crab over and open the belly of the crab to clean the digestive organs and impurities inside. Use your fingers to gently open the belly of the crab to remove the internal organs and impurities.
Cut off the crab legs and claws:Use kitchen scissors to cut off the crab legs and claws to make it easier to cook and enjoy.
Rinse:Place the crab under running water and wash the shell and belly again with your fingers or a brush. Make sure all sediment and impurities are rinsed away.
Soaking:Soaking the cleaned crab in lightly salted water will help remove the aftertaste and odor. The concentration of salt water is about 1-2 tablespoons of table salt per liter of water.
Drain the water:After washing, wipe the surface of the crab dry with a kitchen paper towel or a clean towel to avoid excessive moisture during cooking.
Now, your crab is clean and ready to cook according to your recipe requirements. Remember to be careful when handling crabs to avoid injury.