It takes about 18 minutes to steam hairy crabs in cold water, and 12 minutes to steam them in boiled water. The specific time should be adjusted according to the size of hairy crabs. The first step of steaming hairy crabs is to clean them. Before cleaning, prepare a basin of clean water, pour a proper amount of white wine into the water, and soak the hairy crabs for about 10 minute. One is to increase the fragrance of hairy crabs, and the other is to make them spit out dirty things.

Hairy crabs are distributed in China, Europe and North America, and in China, along the north and south coasts and lakes. Perched on the banks of rivers and lakes with clear water and rich aquatic plants, hidden in gravel and aquatic plants. I like digging holes. Feeding on aquatic plants, benthos, organic debris and animal carcasses. Live in fresh water and breed in seawater. Every autumn, they often migrate to the estuary where they go out to sea to lay eggs.

Skills of steaming hairy crabs

1, see vitality: hairy crabs with strong vitality are more delicious after steaming. You can turn the hairy crabs upside down. If the crab can turn over quickly, it means good vitality. The vitality of crab means that its quality will be better and its taste will be more delicious.

2, look at the weight and size: the heavier the better, the heavier the fresh hairy crabs. Under the same size, the heavier the meat, the fuller the yellow color. The size of hairy crabs can also reflect their meat quality and taste. Generally speaking, the bigger the hairy crab, the fuller the meat and the better the taste.

3, look at the fluff and color: the stronger the hairy crab, the denser the fluff, the better. It should be noted that if the fluff is much and full, it depends on the beat. The flap is yellow, full, convex and shiny, indicating that it is a male crab; The edge of the petal is dark and thick, and it is a female crab. In addition, the fluff and color of hairy crabs can also reflect their quality. Generally speaking, hairy and dense hairy crabs are of better quality.