The correct way to steam hairy crabs is as follows:

1. Choose good quality hairy crabs. When choosing hairy crabs, be sure to choose fresh and energetic ones. Only in this way can the hairy crabs produced in this way ensure that their meat is delicious and juicy. 2. Tie the hairy crabs. The purpose of tying the hairy crab is to facilitate us to fully clean it before steaming, and to ensure that it does not move around during steaming, so as to prevent the hairy crab from breaking free and causing the crab legs to fall, and to better maintain its integrity. 3. Steam in cold water. When steaming hairy crabs, don't wait for the water to boil before putting them in the pot. The high temperature will cause the crab meat to quickly shrink and become cooked. Not only will the meat become hard, but the fishy smell will not be fully released, so you should choose cold water to put it in the pot. 4. Place the hairy crabs bottom side up when steaming. Because the crab roe is in the belly of the crab, if it is not placed in reverse, the crab roe of hairy crabs will easily flow out before it solidifies during cooking, causing waste, so it needs to be placed in reverse. Generally, hairy crabs can be steamed for about 8-10 minutes depending on their size. 5. Adjust the sauce according to your own taste. The sauce that is eaten with steamed hairy crabs usually only needs to be mixed with old ginger and balsamic vinegar, so that the original deliciousness of the hairy crabs can be better tasted.