1, how long does the whole crab steam?

When cooking steamed crabs and other dishes, the whole live crab is usually steamed in a pot. After the steamer is boiled, put the crabs in, steam them on high fire for about 5 minutes, and then continue steaming on low fire for a period of time. The specific steaming time depends on the size of the crabs.

3 crabs with less than two sizes should be steamed for about 10 minute, crabs with three to four sizes should be steamed for about 12 minute, and crabs with more than four sizes should be steamed for about 15 minute. Usually, for every weight gain of 1 2, the steaming time increases by about 2 minutes.

2. How long does the diced crab steam?

When cooking dishes such as scallion crab, you need to cut the crab into small pieces first, and then steam it in the pot. Diced crabs also need boiling water to be put into the pot, and it is also necessary to steam them on high fire for 5 minutes, and then steam them on low fire 10 minutes or so.

In short, the total steaming time of whole crabs or diced crabs should not be less than 15 minutes from the time when boiling water is put into the pot, because parasites or pathogenic microorganisms can be completely killed in about 15 minutes, and this time will not lead to the aging of crab meat.

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The role of crabs:

1, anti-infection, promote wound healing. Crabs contain a lot of protein, mostly high-quality proteins, and these high-quality protein also contain amino acids, which can increase lymphocyte immunity, promote wound healing and anti-infection effects. After the operation or the injured people can eat more crabs in moderation.

2, detoxification effect. Arginine can participate in energy metabolism and detoxification in the body. Eating crabs in moderation can promote the energy balance of the body and play a good role in excreting toxins in the body. Therefore, constipation patients can eat more crab meat.

3, don't eat too much crabs, because crabs are cold foods, excessive consumption will affect gastrointestinal health and induce symptoms such as diarrhea.

4. Prevent tumors. Crab meat contains a lot of nutrients, among which vitamin A and vitamin E are the highest. These two vitamins can protect mucosal epithelial tissue, soften blood vessels and resist aging.

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