CrabAlso calledCrabAnd crab, our country's famous freshwaterIngredient, with very rich nutrition and extremely delicious taste.Common cooking methods for crab areSteamingSo, how long should crab be steamed? Let's find the answer in some cooking methods for crab.

Crab: Spicy Crab

Ingredient preparation

CrabChili pepper，GingerGarlic, scallionStar aniseCooking wineChicken brothSeafood sauceSoy sauceBaijiu (Chinese rice wine)

Cornstarch.

Method steps

1. Place the crab in a container, pour in 100ml of Baijiu, cover with a lid, and steam for 20-50 minutes depending on the freshness of the crab;

2. After the crab no longer bites your hand, wash it with a brush;

3. Quickly cut the crab in half with a knife and then coat the opening with dry cornstarch;

4. Heat half of the oil in a pan and place the crab opening downwards;

5. Fry over low heat for 3 minutes, and flip the crab during frying. Remove it after frying;6. After frying, add star anise, scallion, ginger, and garlic over low heat to make it fragrant, then add scallion, ginger, and garlic;Red chili

Continue to fry;7. Immediately add a spoonful of minced garlic and chili sauce;A spoonful of seafood sauce;150ml of Baijiu;

10g of chicken broth, and mix with soy sauce;

8. Pour the fried crab and stir until cooked.

Crab: Steamed Crab

Ingredient preparationCrab, gingerVinegar

Cooking wine, scallion

Method steps

1. Wash and prepare the crab;

2. Cut ginger and scallion into slices and add cooking wine to it, and boil;

3. Place the washed crab in the pot and steam;

4. When the crab turns red and is cooked through, it is ready to be served;

5. Place the crab in a dish, and add vinegar and ginger shreds for dipping.

Crab: Boiled Crab

Ingredient preparation

Crab, ginger

Scallion

Cooking wine, salt

Method steps

1. Wash the crab and place it in a pot with water;

2. Cut ginger and scallion into slices and add to the pot, along with cooking wine and salt, and boil;

3. After boiling, cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat and then remove.

Crab: Braised Crab

Ingredient preparation

Crab, ginger

Chili pepper

Star anise

Cooking oil

Method steps

1. Wash and prepare the crab;

2. Chop ginger and chili pepper;

3. Heat oil in a pan and add ginger and star anise to sauté;4. After sautéing, add the crab and cook for about 10 minutes;Tips

To prevent sticking, it is best to use low heat.

Crab: Fragrant Crab

Ingredient preparation

Crab, salt

Baijiu

Old soy sauce

Yellow wine

VinegarSugarChicken broth

Ginger

Star aniseCinnamonChili pepperMethod steps，1. Wash and prepare the crab, soak for 2 hours, and then drain;2. Mix all the seasonings in a bowl, and add 500g of yellow wine, 50ml of Baijiu, and the rest as needed;

3. Place the crab in a sealed container and pour the seasoning liquid over it, seal it;

4. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for one day.

TipsThe marinated seasoning and salt should be used in larger quantities. Yellow wine can be adjusted according to the amount of crab.Crab: Crab Soup

Ingredient preparation

Crab, tofu

Bamboo shootsCarrotsSalt

Yellow wine

Black pepper

Flavoring

Scallion, ginger, garlic

Method steps

1. Wash and cut the crab in half;2. Cut the tofu into slices, and the bamboo shoots and carrots into thin slices, and chop scallion, ginger, and garlic;3. Heat oil in a pan, and sauté scallion, ginger, and garlic;4. Pour in the crab and carrots and sauté for 2 minutes, then add yellow wine;，5. Add water to the pot, add salt, and bring to a boil;6. Add tofu and cook for 3 minutes, add black pepper and flavoring.TipsCrab should be cooked first, then add the tofu, and cook it.Crab: Dry-fried CrabIngredient preparationCrab

Asparagus

Carrots

Taro

Onion

Red chili

Scallion, garlic, ginger, star anise,

Beef

Fermented bean curdSauce, cooking wine, cornstarch,Soy sauce

Salt, flavor

OilMethod steps

1. Wash and prepare the crab, remove the gills and legs, and cut it into pieces;

2. Wash asparagus, carrots, and taro and cut it into small pieces or sticks, and slice the onion and chili;3. Boil water in a pot, add star anise and ginger to boil, then blanch the crab;4. Add minced garlic and chili to the crab, and marinate for about 20 minutes;

5. Heat oil in a pan and fry the crab until it turns red and crispy;

6. Leave the remaining chili, onion, garlic, ginger, etc. in the pan, and fry the breadcrumbs;

7. Pour the fried crab into the pan and add soy sauce, salt, and flavor, and stir until it is evenly coated.

TipsUse high-proof Baijiu.Place in a bowl, steam for 5 to 8 minutes after the water boils;

4. After cooking, sprinkle with chopped green onions and drizzle with a little hot oil.

How to eat crab curry

Ingredients

Appropriate amount of crab, 1 white onion,Milk%20(100ml)，Butter50g, lemongrass,Lemon1 lemon, curry powder, ginger, garlic, green onions, fish sauce, mint, bird's eye chili,FlourSalt.

Method steps

1. Wash and chop the crab, coat with flour, then fry.

2. Heat up the pan, add plenty of oil, and sauté with green onions and ginger.

3. Add the crab pieces and stir-fry over high heat until they turn red, then remove and drain the oil.

4. Chop the remaining chili peppers, lemon, and other ingredients.

5. In a separate pan, melt butter over low heat, add chili peppers, onions, and minced ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.

6. Add curry powder and stir, add water, lemongrass, and green onions, and cook until it becomes a curry sauce.

7. Add the crab and stir-fry, add milk, fish sauce, and salt, and reduce the sauce.

8. At the end, sprinkle withBetel leaves，Lemon juiceand serve.

How to eat crab – Stir-fried Crab with Wind Shelter

Ingredients

Crab, garlic,BreadBreadcrumbs, cornstarch, salt, sugar, ginger slices, green onions, chili peppers, white wine.

Method steps

1. Wash and separate the crab claws and head, chop into appropriate-sized pieces, and gently tap the shells with a knife to create cracks.

2. Place the crab in a large bowl with salt and white wine, and marinate for about 20 minutes.

3. Wash the chili peppers and mince the garlic.

4. Coat the marinated crab with cornstarch.

5. Heat up the pan over medium heat and fry the coated crab until it turns golden brown and crispy. Remove.

6. Sauté minced garlic in the remaining oil, and add breadcrumbs to make them golden brown.

7. Add the crab and season with salt and sugar, and stir-fry until the sauce coats the crab.

Tips

Use a higher-proof white wine.