Ingredients that need to be prepared in advance for braised crabs include: 4 crabs, 150 grams of marinated marinade, 40 grams of strong liquor, 150 grams of Huadiao wine, 30 grams of rock sugar, 2 star anise, 1 segment of cinnamon bark, and bay leaves. 4 slices, 3 grams of Sichuan peppercorns, 6 dried chili peppers, appropriate amount of salt, 20 grams of Maggi umami juice, 30 grams of thinly salted light soy sauce, 1 section of ginger, 1 green onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 coriander.

1. Wash the crabs with water.

2. Put it in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes

3. Cool the steamed crabs

4. Put an appropriate amount of water in the pot and add star anise , cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, ginger, garlic, green onions, and rock sugar, boil and soak for a while

5. Add light soy sauce and umami juice, Huadiao wine, marinade, and salt.

6. Boil again, turn off the heat, add chopped coriander and let cool naturally.

7. After cooling, add high-strength liquor

8. Pour the cooled marinade into the pot, making sure to submerge the crabs.

9. Cover and refrigerate, soak for 24 hours and enjoy.