Steamed crabs retain the essence of the original flavor, so they are very popular with foodies. Steamed crabs seem simple, but they are actually very particular! Temperature and time should be controlled well, otherwise it will destroy the delicacy of crabs.

Wash crabs with clear water, then put them in a pot and add water to cook them. After the fire boils, wait for 20 minutes before cooking. If it is a big crab, the cooking time can be extended a little to ensure the complete elimination of parasitic eggs.

The method of steaming crabs:

1. Before steaming crabs, clean the crab shells and legs with a small brush, soak them in clean water for half a day, and drain the dirty things in your stomach. Tip: Before steaming, you can pour a proper amount of white wine on the live crabs and marinate them slightly, which will taste better.

2. Tie the claws and feet of the crab with a rope before steaming to prevent the claws and feet from falling off and the crab oil from flowing out during steaming. Tip: If you wrap the whole crab with straw, it will keep fresh and fragrant.

3. Put a proper amount of water in the bottom of the pot and steam in a steamer 15-20 minutes. It is not advisable to open the lid when cooking, and it should be steamed thoroughly at one time, otherwise it will affect the taste of crabs. Tip: When steaming, you can chop ginger into pieces and put them in vinegar. After steaming, you can dip it in vinegar.