The time for steaming crabs usually needs to be determined according to the size of the crab and personal taste. Generally, steaming crabs takes around 20 to 30 minutes.

Crab as a delicious seafood is loved worldwide. Steaming is a traditional cooking method that preserves the tender texture and original flavor of crabs. If you have a large crab, steaming may take between 25 and 30 minutes. This will ensure that the inside of the crab is fully cooked. For medium-sized crabs, the steaming time may be around 20 to 25 minutes. This will keep the crab meat tender.

The steaming time for small-sized crabs is relatively shorter, usually between 15 and 20 minutes. This will make the meat of the crab more tender. It should be noted that the actual steaming time will also be affected by the type of crab, individual size and personal taste preference. Before steaming the crabs, it is best to use a steamer and add an appropriate amount of water to allow the steam to fully penetrate the crabs to ensure that they are fully cooked and retain their flavor.

Types of crabs

1, hairy crabs: Hairy crabs are one of China's best-known crab species, especially those from Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. Its shell is dark green and its meat is delicious, and it is loved for the plumpness of its crab yolk and meat.

2. Hairy Crab: Hairy crab is another popular crab species in China. It is characterized by fine hairs on its shell, which is brown or dark brown in color. Hairy crab meat is tender and rich in flavor.

3, green crab: green crab is a common type of crab in southern China, especially popular in Guangdong and Fujian. Its shell shows greenish color, and its meat is delicious and rich in crab yolk.

4, snow crab: snow crab is a specialty of Japan, but also widely consumed in other Asian countries such as South Korea and China. Its shell appears white and its meat is tender and sweet in flavor.