Spring shrimp and autumn crab, there are corresponding delicious dishes throughout the year, and theseIngredientsare obtained after a year of hard work, and the taste must be excellent.No matter how delicious the ingredients are, they all require high-level cooking techniques,Steamingcrabsalso requires skill, and the timing and temperature determine the deliciousness.

Lotus leavesHow long does it take to steam crabs in lotus leaves?

Ingredient preparation

Crabs, lotus leaves, salt,vinegar，ginger,garlic,Sichuan peppercorns，coriander..

Method steps

1River crabPlace in water, soak in white wine, cover with a damp cloth, and let it sit for a day;

2 Take out the river crab, wash it clean with a brush, remove the shell and sprinkle with some Sichuan peppercorns, then tie it with a line;

3 Take out the river crab that has been soaked and washed, put it in boiling water to blanch, then put it in the steaming basket;

4 Place the tied crabs on lotus leaves and put them in the steaming basket. After the water boils, steam for 15 minutes;

5 Chop coriander, ginger, and garlic, and mix them in a bowl. Add vinegar to make a sauce;

6 After the crab is steamed, you can pick it up and eat it.

How long does it take to steam home-cooked crabs?

Ingredient preparation

Crabs, ginger, scallions, salt,soy sauceSichuan peppercorns, star anise, vinegar, sesame oil.

Method steps

1 Place the crabs in a basin and add alcohol to make them easier to handle;

2 Thoroughly clean the intoxicated crabs, and prepare Sichuan peppercorns and star anise in water;

3 Boil water in a pot, put the crabs in the pot and steam them, sprinkle salt, and add scallions and ginger, and pour in Sichuan peppercorn and star anise water;

4 After the water boils, steam for 15 to 20 minutes. At this time, use ginger juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil to make a dipping sauce. Wait for it to be cooked and serve.

Tips

Crabs are cold and eat carrion, so combining ginger juice and vinegar can dispel the cold and kill bacteria.

How long does it take to steam crabs?

Ingredient preparation

Crabs, ginger, scallions.

Method steps

1 Clean and raise the crabs for a few hours, and add alcohol to intoxicate them;

2 Wash and prepare the intoxicated crabs;

3 Boil water in a pot, add scallion segments and ginger slices, and put the crabs in the pot to steam;

4 After the water boils, steam for about 20 minutes.

Tips

Adjust the dipping sauce according to your preferences after steaming.

Precautions when steaming crabs

1 When buying crabs, choose live ones. Dead crabs cannot be eaten;

2 The steaming time for crabs must be sufficient to kill bacteria. The steaming time depends on the size of the crab, and it is generally about 15 to 20 minutes after the water boils.