SanmenGreen CrabThis is the Sanmen green crab, which comes from Sanmen Bay in Zhejiang province. Crab farming in Sanmen has been around since the Qing Dynasty, and it's been practiced for quite some time.When to eat Sanmen green crab depends on whether it's male or female. Both are best eaten in "nine female, ten male" ratio, with the female crabs being most delicious in September and October.

ClearSteamSanmen Green Crab

IngredientsPreparation

Appropriate amount of Sanmen green crab, water, rice wine, gingerGinger.

Method steps

1. Use chopsticks to poke the crab's eyes, once the crab stops moving, remove and wash thoroughly;

2. Add water to the steamer, pour in a little rice wine, and add slices of ginger to boil;

3. After the water boils, put the green crab in the steamer and steam for about 10 minutes;

4. After taking out of the steamer, add the dipping sauce to taste.

Tips

The steaming time depends on the size of the Sanmen green crab.

Stir-fried Sanmen Green Crab

Ingredients

2 Sanmen green crabs, appropriate amount of scallions, ginger, and dried chiliesChili oil, rice wine, soy sauce, and chicken broth.Method steps1. Wash the Sanmen green crabs and cut them into pieces;，2. Heat oil in a pot, add ginger, garlic, scallions, and dried chilies to fry;3. Then add the crab pieces and stir-fry;

4. Add rice wine, soy sauce, and stir-fry until evenly mixed, add a little water, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes;

5. After boiling, reduce the sauce, add a little chicken broth, and stir in scallions.

Scallion oil

Sanmen Green Crab

IngredientsAppropriate amount of Sanmen green crab, scallions, ginger, garlic, appropriate amount of soybean oil, rice wine,Chili

5g, star anise 5g,

Cinnamon 2 pieces, salt, chicken broth, rice wine 50g, seafood sauce, chili sauce, and chili powder.Method steps

1. Wash the crab and cut it into pieces;

2. Slice ginger, peel garlic, chop scallions, and set aside the remaining spices;3. Pour a large amount of oil into the pot, heat, then add ginger, garlic, scallions, star anise, cinnamon, dried chilies, and flower peppercorns to stir-fry;4. After fragrant, add the green crab pieces and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, then add salt, chicken broth, and rice wine and stir until evenly mixed;5. Then add seafood sauce, chili sauce, and chili powder, stir in a little water, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes before taking out.Spicy Sanmen Green Crab

Ingredients

500g of Sanmen green crab, 20g of fresh ginger, 15g of garlic, 20g of scallions, 15g of dried chilies, 200g of oil,

Star anise 5g, cinnamon 5g,

2 pieces of cinnamon, appropriate amount of salt, chicken broth, rice wine 50g, seafood sauce, chili sauce, and chili powder.

Method steps

1. Wash the crab and divide it into several pieces;

2. Slice ginger, peel garlic, chop scallions, and set aside the remaining spices;

3. Pour a large amount of oil into the pot, heat, then add ginger, garlic, scallions, star anise, cinnamon, dried chilies, and flower peppercorns to stir-fry;

4. After fragrant, add the green crab pieces and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, then add salt, chicken broth, and rice wine and stir until evenly mixed;

5. Then add seafood sauce, chili sauce, and chili powder, stir in a little water, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes before taking out.Sichuan peppercorns5g Sichuan peppercorns, 5g star aniseStar anise2 pieces, salt to taste, chicken broth to taste, 50g Shaoxing wine, seafood sauce to taste, chili sauce to taste, chili powder to taste.

Method/Steps

1. Wash the crab thoroughly and divide it into several large pieces;

2. Slice the ginger, peel the garlic, chop the green onion, and reserve the remaining spices;

3. Heat a large amount of oil in a pot, then add ginger, garlic, green onion, star anise, cinnamon, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry until fragrant;

4. Add the crab pieces and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, then add salt, chicken broth, and Shaoxing wine and stir until evenly mixed;

5. Add seafood sauce, chili sauce, chili powder, a little water, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.