If you buy live crabs, it is recommended to rinse them with clean water first, then put them in a steamer and cook them with high heat. Usually, small hairy crabs (each weighing about150g) need to be cooked for10-12min, and medium hairy crabs (each weighing about 200g) need to be cooked for12-15min.

It should be noted that the above time is for reference only, and the actual cooking time may be different due to factors such as boiler firepower. In addition, the personal taste will be different, and the cooking time can be adjusted according to your own preferences. The most important thing is to ensure that the crab meat is completely cooked, the crab shell turns red, the crab yellow is full and the crab paste is soft. You can enjoy it with some dipping materials, such as ginger and garlic vinegar, to enhance the taste.

Matters needing attention in steaming hairy crabs

1, Choose fresh hairy crabs: When buying hairy crabs, you should choose crabs with heavy weight, less foot loss, complete crab shells and strong vitality. This can ensure the quality and taste of crab meat.

2. Cleaning the crab body: wash the purchased live crabs in clean water to remove the sediment and impurities on the surface. At the same time, check whether the crab has an odor, and crabs with odors should be avoided as much as possible.

3, steamer temperature: when cooking hairy crabs, use high fire to heat the steamer, so that crabs can be cooked quickly. Make sure there is enough firepower to make the crabs fully cooked in a short time.

4, cooking time control: according to the size and quantity of crabs, reasonable control of cooking time. Generally, small crabs are steamed 10- 12 minutes, medium crabs are steamed 12- 15 minutes, and large crabs are steamed 15- 18 minutes. If it is a dead crab, it is recommended to blanch it first and then cook it.

5, dipping sauce seasoning: the fresh and sweet meat of hairy crabs can be matched with some dipping materials, such as ginger and garlic vinegar, soy sauce, etc., to enhance the taste. Choose the seasoning that suits your taste according to your personal preference.