The method of cleaning the tied crabs is as follows:

1. Use a toothbrush to scrub

Prepare an old, clean small toothbrush and gently scrub the crabs. For the back and abdomen, when washing, you can remove the rope or straw tied to the crab and move it, brush it clean and then return it to the original position.

2. Soak in salt water

You can prepare some salt water and put the crabs in the salt water to soak. The salt water has the effect of sterilization and disinfection, and some dirt on the surface of the crabs will be removed after soaking. It can also be soaked, and then rinsed repeatedly with clean water, especially where there are ropes or straw bindings. Rinse with water to clean it.

3. Use baking soda powder

You can prepare some baking soda powder, then sprinkle it on the surface of the crab, let it sit for about half an hour, and then rinse it continuously with clean water. , you can use a small brush to brush it, so that the crabs can be washed very clean.

How to select crabs

1. Look at the vitality

In the process of selecting crabs, you can flip the crab on the ground so that its belly is facing up. If the crab can be turned over quickly, it means that the crab reacts quickly, has enough energy, and is relatively fresh and plump. If the crab cannot be turned over quickly, it means that the crab has poor energy and is not too fresh, so it is best not to buy it.

2. Look at the belly button

Observing the belly button is the most direct way to select crabs, because the belly is the most meaty part of the crab. You can press the belly button with your fingers. If the belly button is round and has Elasticity means the crab is plump. In addition, the belly button is triangular for male crabs, while the belly button is round or oval for female crabs.

3. Knead the crab legs

When selecting crabs, you can gently pinch the crab legs with your hands. If you feel resistance during the pinching process and the depressed part quickly returns to its original shape after pinching, It means the crab is plump. If the pinching process is relatively easy and the depressed part cannot be restored to its original position, it means the crab is thin.