Fresh crabs can be eaten after being frozen for a short time, but the loss of water may have a certain impact on the taste of crabs, so under normal circumstances, crabs can be eaten after being frozen, and live crabs can be directly frozen at low temperature, which can effectively ensure one activity of live crabs, but can effectively avoid a large number of bacterial growth caused by dead crabs.
Crabs need to be sealed in fresh-keeping bags when frozen to prevent moisture volatilization, and cannot be mixed with other foods. After cooking, it is best to dip crabs in vinegar and Jiang Mo, and you can remove the fishy smell and refresh them. The temperature of the refrigerator generally needs to be controlled at 3-6 degrees. The low temperature will put the hairy crabs into hibernation. At this time, the feeding demand of the hairy crabs will be reduced, and the energy consumption will be weakened, which can keep the hairy crabs for a little longer.
Matters needing attention in selecting hairy crabs
1, look at the crab shell
When selecting hairy crabs, we should first pay attention to the color and luster of crab shells. Fresh hairy crab shells are usually bright red or orange-red, and the luster is high. The color and luster of crab shells reflect the freshness and quality of crabs. In addition, we should pay attention to the integrity of crab shells and avoid choosing cracked or damaged crab shells.
2. Look at the crab feet
The crab feet of hairy crabs are one of the key parts to judge the fullness of crab meat. When choosing hairy crabs, you should choose crabs with strong and muscular feet. Gently pinch it with your hand. If it feels elastic and tight, it means that the crab meat on the crab's feet is full.
3. Look at the crab belly
When selecting hairy crabs, we should also pay attention to the fullness of crab bellies. Gently press the crab's back with your hand. If the crab's back has a certain elasticity and bulging feeling, it means that the crab's belly is full. Hairy crabs with full belly are usually yellow and plump, and their meat is fresh and tender.
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