1, look at the mental state of crayfish

When we choose crayfish in the market, we will start to catch one and have a look. Then if the crayfish caught at this time is bared, it means that it is relatively healthy and fresh.

2. Look at the body color of crayfish

The color of healthy crayfish is bright, and it is especially beautiful. If it is unhealthy crayfish, it is dull and dark.

3. See if crayfish have "three whites"

A healthy crayfish, its bottom plate is white, its gills are white, and its meat is white, which is the "three whites" that should be paid attention to in the selection.

4. Pinch the tail of crayfish to see if the meat quality is good or bad.

There is a good way to buy the crayfish meat Q bomb, that is, pinch the tail of the crayfish by hand. If it is pinched tightly, it means that the meat quality is better.

Second, the cleaning method of crayfish

As we all know, the growth environment of crayfish is relatively poor and dirty, so we should be extra careful when cleaning it. Here are the detailed cleaning steps.

1, soaking

The bought crayfish must be soaked first, and it should be soaked in clean water with white vinegar for 15 minutes.

2. Wash your belly

You know, the dirtiest place of crayfish is its belly, and there is a lot of dirt hidden here. At this time, you need to prepare a toothbrush and brush its abdomen like brushing your teeth. One way to teach you is to put crayfish under the faucet and brush it along the water to make it cleaner. (Tip: The clean crayfish belly is white! )

3. Take intestines

Like the shrimp we usually eat, crayfish also has a intestine that transports nutrients, which needs to be removed. How to get there? It's very simple. Just hold the tail in the middle of the tail, twist it off and pull it out.

4. Go to the head

This is a crucial step. It is very high-tech to remove the stomach of the head and keep the yellow cream on the head when you cut it with scissors. How to do it? First, cut off a third of the head with scissors, and then dig out the black capsule with the tip of a knife.

Ok, so a clean crayfish is born and ready to cook. As for whether crayfish should be steamed, stir-fried or braised, it depends on your preference.