The standard for the success of steaming crabs is that they don't flow. Their legs are not scattered. Their meat is fresh and tender. These are all skilful. Next, let's have a look at how to steam crabs. Please remember the main points. -
Step1:First, clean the crabs and tie them up. If the crab is not very big, you can clean it first and then bind it. The purpose of binding is that the legs of the steamed crab will not open or fall. The shape of the steamed crab is neat and complete. My crab is big. When I buy it, I'll let the store help me tie it up. I'm not going to dismantle it again. The big pliers are a bit scary. Use a toothbrush or similar small brush to clean the crab.
Step2:Add enough water to the bottom of the steamer. Add a little pepper to the water. Place the crabs on the steamer tray and then spread some ginger slices. Pepper and ginger can help to get rid of fishiness. They can also neutralize the cold nature of crabs.
Step3:Scald the cleaned crabs with boiling water for further cleaning. Then place the crabs on the ginger slices with their backs facing down to prevent the loss of crabs. Add another bowl of ginger and vinegar juice to the pot and steam together. This can be added fresh. Ginger and garlic can be added to ginger vinegar juice to help neutralize the cold nature of crabs. Pour some rice wine on the crab. Cover the pot. Steam over high heat for 2025 minutes. The time of steaming depends on the size of crabs.
Step4:It's time to untie the crabs. Look. Crab legs are complete. One can't fall off. Look at this big guy. It's the same size as my bus paw. That big pliers are powerful. Only then can I dare to contact it so closely.
Step5:There are four parts of crabs that can't be eaten - the stomach is hidden in the triangle bag in the middle of the crab's yellow. It's black. It's the excreta of crabs. The gills of the crab open the back cover of the crab's belly. The soft things arranged on both sides are the breathing organs of the crab. They are used to filter the water. They are very dirty. The crab heart is hidden in the place with the thickest yellow paste in the middle of the crab's abdomen. It's hexagonal. It's the coldest part of the crab. You can't eat it. Crab intestines open the navel of the crab. It is located in the middle of the navel of the crab.
Cooking tips:Tie it up. Turn it upside down. Put more ginger. There are skills in making delicious dishes.