Giant Mud CrabA type of crab that is also often calledRiver Crab, Hair Crab, Clear Water Crab, Giant Mud Crab, orCrab, a well-known Chinese delicacy, widely distributed in lakes in coastal areas of north and south China, and there are many techniques that have been developed over a long period of consumption.

How to Cook Giant Mud Crab: Crab Yellow Mountain Mushroom and EggSoup

Ingredients neededGiant Mud Crab 4 pieces,

Eggs2, 240g of warm water,Lycium berriesmore than 10, Wild Mountain Mushrooms 2 pieces, 1 small spoon of salt.Steps

1, Wash the crabs clean with a toothbrush and place them in

Steamingpot and steam for 20 minutes.2, Take out the steamed crabs, open the lid, first remove the legs and

meat, reserving the crab shell and crab yellow for later use. Soak the wild mountain mushrooms and lycium berries.3, Prepare a clean small bowl, put in eggs, water, and chopped wild mountain mushrooms, and stir evenly in one direction.4, Pour the stirred egg liquid into the crab shell and cover the crab yellow.

5, Wrap the dish with cling film, and steam for about 8 minutes.

6, After the time is up, take it out, remove the cling film, and add lycium berries while hot, then steam for 1 minute with cling film.

7, Arrange the dish and eat it while hot.

Tips

1, To cook giant mud crabs, there are also certain techniques in choosing giant mud crabs. Choose larger female crabs, those with the lid covered, and the yellow should be abundant.

2, Covering with cling film prevents steam from entering and affecting the texture of the egg soup, so do not omit it.

3, The ratio of eggs and water for the egg soup should basically follow the 1:2 principle, and warm water makes it more tender.

How to Cook Giant Mud Crab: Crab Meat

Sushi

RiceIngredients neededShiitake mushrooms

Ingredients needed

Green beansGiant Mud Crab, WhiteVinegarSugar,Dried kelpVegetable,Soy sauceVegetarianSteps1, Put in

white vinegar

sugar, soy sauce, and dried kelp in the pot.2, Add shiitake mushrooms and bring to a boil, then add green beans and cook for a while, be careful not to overcook, otherwise it will affect the color.3, Mix the crab meat with rice, add appropriate amount of

sesame seeds, and stir evenly.

4, Shape with a mousse ring, then take it out, and finally decorate with shiitake mushrooms, green beans, and crab yellow.How to Cook Authentic Giant Mud Crab:Winter Melon

Giant Mud Crab Soup

Ingredients neededGiant Mud Crab 2 pieces, Winter Melon 150g,Green onion

Ingredients needed

Gingerslices,Oil, Salt, and Cooking Wine as needed.Steps1, Peel and slice the winter melon, clean the giant mud crabs and cut them in half.2, Put oil in the pot and add ginger slices to sauté, then add the giant mud crabs and stir-fry.3, Then pour in appropriate amount of cooking wine and stir-fry evenly, then add winter melon slices and cook for a while.

4, Then add water to cover, bring to a boil until the winter melon becomes transparent, turn off the heat, and add appropriate amount of salt to adjust the taste.

5, Finally, add green onion and lycium berries, cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Tips

1, Regarding how to cook giant mud crabs, there is one point that must be noted: the hairs on the legs of the giant mud crab must be cleaned.

2, This soup is not suitable for pregnant women to drink.

5. Finally, add the oil-fried dough sticks and cilantro, cover and simmer for one to two minutes.

Tips

1. Regarding how to prepare mud crabs, there is one important thing to note: the mud crabs' legs must be thoroughly cleaned.

2. This soup is not suitable for pregnant women to drink.