The colorful crabs on the back, specifically the flower crab, have powerful pincers. Flower crabs rely on these pincers to defend themselves and conquer weaker creatures.Flower CrabProteinis rich in nutrients and contains essential trace elements, which are beneficial for the body.

Recipe: Spicy Flower Crab

IngredientsPreparation

500g of flower crab,Red bell pepperCooking wine, garlic,Star anise.Ginger,Cinnamon,Sichuan peppercornsas needed.

Cooking steps

1. Heat oil and sauté Sichuan peppercorns, then add other ingredients.

2. Wash and add the flower crab, then stir-fry.

3. After the flower crab turns red, addCilantroand cook until done.

Cooking tips

1. Ginger should be used generously; warm ginger is best.Steamis good withcrab meat, which are complementary.2. Stored cooked

crabs are easily contaminated by bacteria, so it is best to cook and eat crabs immediately.3. Avoid drinking tea within 1 hour after eating crab.Recipe: Flower Crab with Tofu

Soup

Ingredients PreparationLive flower crab, tofu, green onions, ginger, cooking wine, cilantro,Black pepper,

salt.

Cooking steps1. Clean and prepare the flower crab, chop the pincers, and crack them with the back of a knife. Cut the crab into pieces.2. Chop green onions, slice ginger, chop cilantro, and cut the tofu into small pieces. Blanch in boiling water and then soak in cold water.

3. Heat up a wok, add oil, then sauté green onions and ginger until fragrant, add crab pieces and stir-fry.

4. Add water and add cooking wine to remove fishy smell.

5. Bring to a boil, add tofu, and cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes.

6. Finally, add appropriate amount of salt and black pepper to season, and then garnish with chopped cilantro.

Recipe: Steamed Flower Crab

Ingredients Preparation

4 flower crabs, 5 slices of ginger, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 large bunch of green onions.

Cooking steps

1. Place the flower crabs in running water and use a small brush to clean both sides.

2. Place the flower crabs upside down on a plate and add green onion slices and ginger slices.

3. Place the steaming pot in a pot of boiling water and add cooking wine.

4. Steam for about 20 minutes and serve.

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3 Place the steamer basket in a pot of boiling water, adding the appropriate amount of (liao jiu - cooking wine).

4 Steam for approximately 20 minutes before serving.

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