What is June Yellow?

June Yellow, also known as "boy crab", is a special title for river crabs in Jiangnan area. As the name implies, June Yellow usually reaches sexual maturity around June every year. At this time, although the crab is not big, it already has good taste and nutritional value.

June yellow is small in size, usually only a few pounds, but it is full of meat and delicious. Because the river crabs in this period have not yet fully grown up, the crab yellow in June is richer and more delicate than the adult river crabs in autumn. This is also an important reason why it is loved by people.

There are many cooking methods of June Yellow, such as steaming, frying and cooking soup. In Jiangnan area, people usually like to steam June yellow and eat it directly. After steaming, the June yellow and crab yellow solidified into a lump, showing an attractive orange yellow, which greatly increased people's appetite.

at the same time, the steaming method also retains the original flavor of June yellow to the greatest extent, so that people can taste the delicacy of river crabs.

besides being delicious, June yellow is also rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium and phosphorus. Proper consumption of June yellow can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body and improve physical fitness. June Yellow is a popular seasonal food in Jiangnan area. If you have a chance to travel to the south of the Yangtze River, don't miss this delicious food.