Wait for the steamer to boil and then put the crabs in, first steam on high heat for about 5 minutes, and then switch to low heat to continue to steam for a period of time, this time specifically how long to steam depends on the size of the crabs:

1, 3 two crabs should continue to steam for about 10 minutes

2, 3 ~ 4 two heavy continue to steam for about 12 minutes

3, more than 4 two continue to steam 15 minutes or so.

Usually, the steaming time increases by about 2 minutes for every 1 taels of weight.

Extended information:

The role of crabs:

1, anti-infection, promote wound healing. The crab contains a lot of protein and most of the high quality protein, and these high quality protein also contains amino acids, can increase the lymphocyte immunity, promote wound healing, anti-infection effect. After surgery or injury people can eat more crabs in moderation.

2, detoxification effect. Arginine can participate in the body's energy metabolism and detoxification work, moderate eating crab can promote the body's energy balance, the body's toxins play a good role in excretion. Therefore, patients with constipation can eat more crab meat.

Eating crab should not be excessive, because crab is cold food, excessive consumption will affect gastrointestinal health, inducing diarrhea and other symptoms.

3, prevention of tumors. Crab meat contains a lot of nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin E content is the highest. These 2 vitamins can protect mucosal epithelial tissue, soften blood vessels and anti-aging.

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