The crab roe is bitter. In addition to the crab being relatively tender, there is another reason, that is, the preparation work before cooking was not sufficient.

The reasons why crab roe is bitter:

1. Insufficient resting: The middle position of crab roe is the crab stomach. The crab stomach is where crabs store food. Some crabs eat more bitter food. , if the resting time is not enough, the bitter food residue will be in the stomach. With the steaming process, the bitter elements will diffuse into the crab roe, causing the crab roe to become bitter.

2. Environmental pollution: Crabs are semi-scavengers, and their hygiene is directly related to the environment. Many farmers use farmland and ponds to breed hairy crabs. The water flow is not smooth, and the crabs have been living in mud and muddy water. , there are many stains in the body, which will give people a bitter taste when eaten. It is not recommended to eat this kind of crab.

Extended information

Selecting fresh and plump hairy crabs is a skill. As the saying goes, "The navel is round in September and the navel in October is pointed." This means that in the ninth month of the lunar calendar, female crabs are eaten, and their navels are round. Pointed shape, the male crab paste at this time is firm enough.

1. First, pinch: pinch the back of the crab with your thumb and forefinger and shake it gently. The crab whose claws droop and sway is a dead crab, and the crab whose claws are firm and swing on its own is a live crab.

2. The next step is teasing: You can tease the crab’s eyes with your hands. If it responds immediately, it means it is full of energy; or turn the crab over with its belly facing the sky. If it can turn its body quickly, it means the crab is energetic. Vitality is strong, otherwise it means vigor is poor.

3. Look: the back of the shell is dark green and shiny, indicating thick and strong flesh; look at the tail end, the navel protrudes, and red appears on both sides of the crab navel (commonly known as "red seal") , usually full of cream and fat; if the hair on the crab's feet is thick, it means the crab's feet are old and healthy; if there is no hair on the crab's feet, the body will be weak.

4. Try: If conditions permit, put the crabs into a basin of water. The crabs that will foam are live crabs.

Reference material? People's Daily Online - Five taboos when eating crabs. Remember the delicious taste of "crab" and don't forget about health.

Reference material? CCTV.com - Why is the recent crab roe so bitter and bitter? Rare?