The golden autumn of October is the best time for eating hairy crabs again. How can you miss it, dear foodies?
However, hairy crabs are all about picking, cooking and eating them. Do you really understand them?
hairy crabs are also called river crabs, hairy crabs, and Chinese mitten crabs. They are rich in high-quality protein , unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals needed by the human body. In general, they are a delicious and nutritious healthy food.
Although hairy crabs can be bought everywhere, there are also tips to buy hairy crabs with delicious meat~ How to choose hairy crabs with
?
1. First divide male and female
- male crab: navel tip
mainly eat crab ointment , that is, the white and sticky substance in crabs. Crab ointment is rich in many essential fatty acids that are beneficial to health. It is especially suitable for eating in October, because at this time the male crab has entered the maturity stage and has the best taste and nutrition.
- female crab: belly button round and wide
mainly eat crab roe, that is, the orange-red and relatively hard substances in crabs. Crab roe is rich in vitamin A, riboflavin , niacin and other nutrients. It is especially suitable for eating in October, because at this time the crab roe becomes larger in size, bright in color, rich in nutrition and more delicious.
2. Depending on the freshness,
hairy crabs must eat live, because fast-frozen dead crabs not only have high moisture content, but also have great discounts in flavor and nutrition.
- Touch the crab's eyes:
Touch the crab's eyes with your hands. The more intense reaction means that it is more vivid.
- Flip the crab's belly:
Flip the crab's belly facing upwards, you can flip it yourself, which means it is more vivid.
- Weigh the weight again:
Under the same size, choose a heavier weight. If heavier, it means that there is more meat, crab paste or crab roe is fuller.
- Finally look at the details:
The crab shell should be green and the crab belly should be white and not black; the crab tail should be red or yellow, and be raised high; the crab shell part should be separated from the root of the crab navel, and it should feel full of fluctuation.
How to cook hairy crabs?
Step 1: Wash
First, soak the hairy crabs in clean water for about ten minutes, then use an old toothbrush to clean the back, abdomen, mouth and sides, as well as the roots of the feet and clamps. The most important thing about is to open the belly cover of the hairy crabs and squeeze out the excrement from the inside to the outside in the middle.
Step 2: Steam in a pot
In order to maximize the umami and nutrition of hairy crabs, the best way is to steam and cook in water. The most important thing about is that when steaming, flip the hairy crabs, so that their backs are down and their belly is facing up. This will allow the crab ointment and crab roe to be retained to the maximum extent, and the umami taste will be the best~
Next, let’s have a feast~ However, when eating, you must pay attention to the 4 parts of hairy crabs that are absolutely not eaten
0 Intestines and stomach belong to the digestive tract, and the cheeks are respiratory organs, and these parts are prone to accumulate dirt; as the internal organs of the circulatory system, the crab heart is prone to allergies and diarrhea.
adds a crab knowledge point, In fact, there are many types of crabs. In addition to hairy crabs, there are more than 600 types of crabs in my country, which meet the preferences of different groups of people. It can be eaten during the seafood season in October ~
1, Shuttle Crab
Jianghu Nickname: Triple Wart Shuttle Crab, White Crab
Nutrition: is rich in protein , fat and a variety of minerals. 100 grams Shuttle Crab meat contains 14 grams of protein and 26 grams of fat, and the crab shell has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
Taste : The meat is fat and delicious, it can be steamed and eaten, or fried, such as crab fried rice cakes, or used for marination, making it into "fresh wind robbing crab".
2, flower crab
jianghu people say: far-sea swift crab , orchid crab
Nutrition: contains a large amount of essential protein, fat, phospholipids, vitamins and other nutrients for the human body, and is rich in nutrition.
Taste: The meat is white and firm, tender and delicious. It can be steamed and eaten. It can also be used as stir-frying ginger and scallion or making porridge.
3, blue crab
Jianghu people are known as: Sawed blue crab, red (Fujian)
Nutrition: is rich in protein and trace elements, and has a good nourishing effect on the body. Especially the female crabs that are about to be pregnant will produce red or yellow paste in their bodies, which is known as "sea ginseng".
Taste: The meat is tender and plump, you can steam shredded ginger, stir-fried green crab, and egg yolk green crab.
4, stream crab
Jianghu nickname: stone crab , water crab , mountain crab
Nutrition: is rich in high protein, its protein, fat, carbohydrate content is high in
Taste: is usually eaten in roast or fried, and can also be used as drunk crab.
4, King crab
Jianghu nickname: stone crab, rock crab
Nutrition: King crab legs are rich in protein, trace elements, and a variety of minerals. At the same time, it is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and is a top source of protein.
Taste: Crab feet are fresh and plump, and fresh crab feet are very fresh and sweet after steaming.
5, snow crab
Jianghu nickname: cobbler crab, queen crab , pine leaf crab
Nutrition: is rich in protein, trace elements and other nutrients, and has a good nourishing effect on the body.
Taste: meat is delicious and tender. It is known in Japan as the "King of Winter Taste" and can be made into crab hotpot, barbecue crab, miso crab, etc.
In addition to this, there are many different types of crabs. I wonder which one do you like the most?
Although crabs are of course not to be missed, many friends always have concerns and concerns before eating: "Crabs are cold in nature, and are high in cholesterol ?" Today Xiaowei will explain to you several questions about hairy crabs.
1. Can I eat it when I am pregnant?
can eat!
The main nutrients of crabs are protein, fat, minerals, etc. These are essential nutrients for the human body. Eating them appropriately is not harmful to the human body and it is even less likely to have the effect of miscarriage. So as long as you cook thoroughly and eat in moderation, there will be no problem.
PS: Not only pregnant women, but also breastfeeding mothers, babies over 6 months old can eat some crabs in moderation as long as there is no allergic reaction!
2. Can crabs be eaten with persimmons?
Yes, eat whatever you like, eat with!
Although eating foods rich in tannic acid (persimmon) and protein-rich foods rich in (crab) does increase the risk of stomach stones, but talking about toxicity aside, it is just a hooligan!
The only thing to note when eating crabs is that you should not eat more
because crabs are high in protein and high in cholesterol , so it is not suitable to eat more.
- Healthy people, according to the recommendations of my country's dietary guidelines, the daily intake of aquatic products is 75 to 100 grams. In terms of crabs, you can eat about 2 crabs every day.
- chronic patients, if they have hypertension , patients with hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterol , hyperuricemia, etc., should eat less.
After reading the article, are you ready to go to hairy crabs? There is only one delicacy a year, don’t miss it~
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