How big is the hairy crab to buy?

It depends on cost performance and personal hobbies.

Size does not mean absolute taste. If it's not a treat, eat it yourself, the size is moderate. The important thing is that it is delicious and strong, not just looking at it. Generally speaking, the female crab is about 2.5 Liang and the male crab is about 3.5 Liang, which is cost-effective.

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How much does the authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crab weigh?

The weight of hairy crabs in Yangcheng Lake is generally maintained at 150g to 200g, which is between 3 Liang and 4 Liang according to the traditional measurement unit in China.

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Skills of selecting hairy crabs

1, green back: the crab shell of hairy crabs is blue mud color, smooth and shiny; Because this color is generous, clean and attractive, it is called green shell crab. This is the unique appearance given to it by the clear Taihu Lake. The elephant with a green back is painted with a layer of bright oil, which looks gray at first glance. When you look at the crystal lamp carefully, it is blue and shining in gray. Compared with other crabs, it looks full of pride, just like a majestic and radiant armored general.

2, belly white: navel shell with mud, crystal white, no ink spots; The abdominal shell of hairy crabs is generally white, which is unusually white. It is white and shiny, giving people a crystal clear feeling. This is because there are dense bristles and other aquatic plants at the bottom of the clear Taihu Lake. The hairy crabs living here often crawl on the aquatic plants and rub against them, just like the utensils are constantly cleaned and polished in clear water. Therefore, the white belly of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs can give people a jade-like beauty in appearance.

3. Golden claws: The crab claws of hairy crabs are golden yellow, solid and powerful, placed on a glass plate, with eight feet standing upright, two claws flying, and the umbilical back protruding, which is magnificent. The crab claws of Taihu hairy crabs are similar to the golden yellow of fine smoke, so they are also called golden claw crabs, while ordinary crabs often come into contact with soil and are grayish brown. The golden claws of Taihu hairy crabs are also endowed by the unique natural environment of Taihu Lake. Crabs crawl at the bottom of the lake, their claws are often inserted into yellow mud and gravel, and they often trample on aquatic plants, which is not only much cleaner than crawling in soft mud; Moreover, because the bottom of the lake is hard and flat, just like a natural playground, crabs crawl on it and naturally grow powerful claws commensurate with their burly figure.

4. Yellow hair: The hairy legs of Taihu hairy crabs are long and yellow, and the roots are tall and straight; Hairs on the legs of hairy crabs are all golden yellow, 3-4 cm long. Ordinary crabs not only have taupe claws, but also short hair.

5. Look at the crab shell, the color is bright, shiny, dark green, generally thick and solid; Yellow, mostly fine; It's best to choose "golden hair and golden claws".

6, look at the navel navel protruding, generally full of fat and grease: concave, mostly short stature. When you hold the crab with your hands, you still have to feel "heavy" enough, so that you can pick the kind of hairy crabs that are greasy and full of crab meat.

7. Look at the crab's full claws. The "foot hair" on the crab's feet is overgrown and generally old and healthy; Hairless, mostly soft fat.

8. Look at the male and female and say, "Female crabs are picked in August in the lunar calendar, and male crabs are selected after September." Because after September of the lunar calendar, male crabs have good gonad maturity and the best taste and nutrition. Generally, the belly button is round and female, and the navel tip is male.

9. Look at the vitality and turn the crab around. You can quickly turn it back with the crab's feet, which shows that the vitality is strong; Irreversible vitality is poor and cannot be preserved for a long time.

10 can also be observed through its "rampage". When crawling, the belly is off the ground, which is a good product. Of course, its crab feet are tied, so it is not included. However, you can also tell whether crabs are sensitive. If you touch its eyes with your hands or branches, their eyes will blink flexibly, react quickly, or "foam at the mouth", which is still strong enough and fresh enough.