Hairy crabs eat best in late autumn and early winter.

There is a saying that eating crabs is "nine females and ten males", that is to say, eating female crabs in September of the lunar calendar means that female crabs are fatter than male crabs at this time, and they will eat male crabs in October. At this time, the male crabs are full of crab paste and the meat is full and delicious. September and October of the lunar calendar are the late autumn and early winter seasons, which are most suitable for tasting crabs.

When is the best season for hairy crabs?

2 How do hairy crabs distinguish male and female?

In addition to the saying of "nine females and ten males", there is also the saying that "the autumn wind starts, the crab's feet itch, and the navel is round in September and sharp in October", which explains the method of distinguishing the male and female crabs. If you eat a female crab in September, the navel of the female crab is round, while if you eat a male crab in October, the navel of the male crab is sharp. Therefore, when you buy a hairy crab, you must turn the crab over and see if the navel is round or not.

How can hairy crabs tell male from female?

Why do hairy crabs taste best in September?

The fatness of hairy crabs has a great relationship with the environmental temperature. Hairy crabs are cold-blooded animals and need to hibernate. When the temperature begins to drop, they begin to prepare for hibernation. At this time, the food intake of hairy crabs will increase significantly. After cooling for one month, hairy crabs enter the most fat time, which is almost September every year.

Why are hairy crabs the best in September?

When is the best time to eat hairy crabs?

Hairy crabs are best eaten at noon.

Hairy crabs are cold foods. This kind of food is not suitable for eating in the morning and evening. At noon, the sun is the strongest, which is the best time to eat crabs. It can be eaten with yellow wine. If you eat hairy crabs at night, it is best to eat them with white wine to avoid excessive cold intake and affect sleep. It is not suitable for eating crabs in the morning, and it is not suitable for eating cold foods in the morning.