Put hot water into the pot.

For fresher crabs, it is better to boil the crabs in boiling water, because if the crabs are boiled in cold water, the cooking time will be longer. During this period, the original delicious taste and nutrients of the crabs will be lost. There is a certain degree of loss of cooking time, and if you cook it in cold water for a long time, the meat of the crab will become older and the taste will not be good. On the contrary, boiling crabs in boiling water can maintain the umami taste of the crabs to a large extent and will not have a great impact on the freshness and tenderness of the crabs.

Introduction to steamed crabs:

Steamed crabs are made by placing the cleaned crabs in a pot and steaming them with water. During the process of steaming crabs, you cannot add condiments to the pot, so that the steamed crab meat will not have the flavor of cooking. However, you can dip it in some light soy sauce and other sauces to enhance the flavor.

Steamed crabs can maintain the freshness of the crabs to the greatest extent. The meat is fresh and tender and has a light taste. You can taste the original crab meat, especially the better crabs. The steaming method can maximize the crab meat. Reflects the umami flavor of crab.