1. The temptation of spicy crab Spicy crab is one of the traditional delicacies of Jiangsu Province in China and is known as the "No. 1 seafood in Jiangnan".
In March, when crab roe is at its most plump, the spicy crab cooked with various seasonings and chilies will make people drool.
The crab body is plump and the crab roe is delicious. It is cooked with chili peppers and various Chinese medicinal seasonings. After being stir-fried for a few minutes, the crab is fragrant and rich in taste, making people forget their worries and enter the world of delicious food.
2. How to enjoy spicy crab When enjoying spicy crab, certain skills are required.
First, clean the crab shell, crab belly and crab bladder, hollow out the belly and leave the crab roe part for later use.
Then stew the crabs with their shells in a pot and make a soup. Chinese medicinal materials such as wolfberry and ginger slices can be added to the soup to make the soup more delicious.
After the soup in the pot boils, cook the crab, crab roe and various condiments together, then scoop a spoonful of the soup with a thin-mouthed spoon and rinse it gently to enjoy the delicious taste of spicy crab.
3. The cultural significance of spicy crab In addition to the taste of the food itself, spicy crab also implies the traditional cultural connotation of China.
The crab shell symbolizes the strength on the outside and the dryness on the inside, the crab roe represents the value of gold, and the spicy seasoning symbolizes the preciousness of jade.
In traditional Chinese festivals and major occasions, people will choose to taste spicy crab, and it is also regarded as a symbol of reunion between family and friends.
Spicy crab plays an important role on the Chinese dining table and has become an integral part of Chinese food culture.