How long to steam hairy crabs

March 24, 2023
We all know that hairy crabs belong to the best of the lake, and among them, the hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake are the most praiseworthy. In order to ensure that the hairy crabs are not lost in nutrition and delicious, the cooking method of steaming hairy crabs is generally adopted.

How long to steam hairy crabs

The length of steaming time for hairy crabs is closely related to the size of the crab and the fire, so I'm going to tell you more about how long to steam hairy crabs.

The time required varies by weight

Boil water on high heat until boiling, put the washed crabs on the steamer and put in the chopped onion and ginger slices, this will remove the fishy smell and also keep the crabs fresh. Generally, crabs over half a catty (250g) should be steamed for about 20 minutes, crabs around six taels (300g) should be steamed for 25 minutes on high heat to be thoroughly sterilized, and crabs under half a catty only need to be steamed for 12 minutes after the water boils.

Crab Eating Tips

When eating crab, use vinegar and ginger as a dipping sauce for crab meat and crab yolk, and it is even better if it is served with good Hua Diao wine. Washing your hands with lemon water after eating crab can remove the fishy smell of crab and leave a nice aroma on your hands. After the meal, drink a cup of ginger tea to warm the stomach and calm the coldness of the crab, which also helps digestion.
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