Steamed hairy crab production steps
Documents Required:
- 4 fresh hairy crabs
- Sliced ginger to taste
- Shallots: Appropriate amount
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- Salt to taste
- Water: Appropriate amount
Production Steps:
Prepare hairy crabs: Choose fresh hairy crabs that are full of vitality and rinse them with water first to remove dirt and impurities on the surface. It can be soaked in clean water for a period of time to allow it to spit sand.
Prepare the steamer: Add an appropriate amount of water to the steamer, the amount of water should be sufficient, but do not submerge the steaming rack. Heat the steamer until the water is boiling.
Spread ginger and shallots: Place a layer of ginger slices and green onions on the steaming rack, which can not only enhance the flavor, but also avoid the crab shell from directly touching the steaming rack.
Add cooking wine: Put the washed hairy crab belly up on the ginger and shallots, and evenly pour a tablespoon of cooking wine on the crab body, which can remove the smell and increase the flavor.
Steaming: Cover the lid of the steamer, wait for the water to boil, and keep steaming on high heat for 15-20 minutes, the specific time is adjusted according to the size of the crab. Steam until the shell turns red and the meat is cooked through.
Serve on a plate: After steaming, carefully take out the hairy crab, you can use chopsticks to hold the crab shell, place it on a plate, and decorate it with some chopped green onions.
Enjoy the food: This steamed hairy crab is fragrant and delicious, the crab meat is tender and juicy, suitable with vinegar and shredded ginger, enjoy the deliciousness!
