Size does not mean absolute taste. If it's not a treat, eat it yourself, and the size is moderate. It's important to be delicious and firm, not to look at bluffing. Generally speaking, the female crab is about 2.5 Liang, and the male crab is about 3.5 Liang, which is cost-effective.
2 Authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs generally have multiple weights. The average weight of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is maintained at around150g to 200g, which is 3-42g according to the traditional measurement unit in China.
3 Skills of selecting hairy crabs 1, green back: the crab shells of hairy crabs are blue, smooth and shiny; Because this color is generous, clean and attractive, it is called green shell crab. This is the unique appearance given to it by the clear Taihu Lake. The elephant on the green back is painted with a layer of bright oil, which looks like gray at first glance. When you look closely at the crystal lamp, it is bluish and shiny in the gray. Compared with other crabs, it looks full of pride, just like a majestic and radiant armored general.
2, white belly: the navel shell with mud, crystal white, no ink spots; The belly shell of hairy crabs is generally white, which is unusually white. It is white and shiny, giving people a feeling of crystal white. This is because there are dense bristles and other aquatic plants at the bottom of the clear Taihu Lake. Hairy crabs living here often crawl on the aquatic plants and rub with them, just like utensils are constantly washed and polished in clear water. Therefore, the white belly of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs can give people a jade-like beauty in appearance.
3, golden claws: the crab claws of hairy crabs are golden, solid and powerful, placed on the glass plate, with eight feet standing upright, double claws flying, and the umbilical back bulging, majestic. Crab claws of hairy crabs in Taihu Lake are similar to the golden color of fine tobacco, so they are also called golden claw crabs, while ordinary crabs often come into contact with mud and are grayish brown. The golden claws of hairy crabs in Taihu Lake are also endowed by the unique natural environment of Taihu Lake. Crabs crawl at the bottom of the lake, their claws are often inserted into yellow mud and gravel, and they often trample on aquatic plants, which is not only much cleaner than crawling in soft mud; Moreover, because the bottom of the lake is hard and flat, just like a natural playground, crabs crawl on it, and naturally they develop strong claws commensurate with their burly figure.
4. Yellow hair: The hair of crab legs of Taihu hairy crabs is long and yellow, and the roots are tall and straight; Hairs on the legs of hairy crabs are all golden yellow and 3-4 cm long. Ordinary crabs not only have grayish brown claws, but also have short hairs.
5. Look at the crab shells, which are bright, shiny and dark green, and are generally thick and solid; Yellow, mostly thin; It is better to choose the "golden hair and golden claws".
6, look at the navel navel protruding, generally full of fat and fat cream: concave, mostly short of body. When you hold the crab with your hands, you still have to feel "heavy" enough, so you can pick the hairy crabs that are rich and creamy and full of crab meat.
7. Look at the crab's full claws, and the "foot hair" on the crab's feet is overgrown, which is generally old and healthy; Hairless, mostly soft and fat.
8. Look at the male and female saying: "The female crab is picked in August of the lunar calendar, and the male crab is selected after September." Because after September of the lunar calendar, male crabs have good gonad maturity and the best taste and nutrition. Generally, the round navel is a female crab, and the pointed navel is a male crab.
9, look at the vitality to turn the crab around, can quickly turn it back with the crab foot, indicating strong vitality; Those that cannot be turned back have poor vitality and cannot be stored for a long time.
10, can also be observed by its "rampage", and those whose bellies leave the ground when crawling are good goods. Of course, its crab feet are tied, so it is not included. However, you can also see whether the crab is sensitive. If you touch its eyes with your hands or branches, your eyes will flash flexibly and react quickly, or you will be "foaming at the mouth", which is still strong and fresh enough.