Spicy hairy crab

Spicy hairy crab

Overview

Hairy crabs are a seasonal delicacy and the most important thing is to enjoy them at the right time. Nine males and ten females, the ninth month and the tenth month, all refer to the time to eat crabs. In the ninth month of the lunar calendar, female crabs are full of eggs and the crab roe is fragrant and delicate. The old saying is very accurate: October is the best time to eat female crabs. A bucket is full of red jade, and the pincers are full of red jade. The fragrant fragrance comes out. This poem couldn’t describe the color, smell, or taste of this hairy crab better. Open the full yellow crab roe, the meat is plump and delicious. In addition to steaming the original flavor, hairy crabs can also be stir-fried, which is full of spicy flavor and is an absolute killer of rice.

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Steps

  1. The hairy crabs are all fresh and alive, and they are all female crabs.

    Spicy hairy crab step 1
  2. Untie the tied straw rope and scrub it clean with a brush.

    Spicy hairy crab step 2
  3. Break off the crab lid and remove the gills.

    Spicy hairy crab step 3
  4. After taking off the crab cover, remove the crab heart and stomach, and separate the crab from the middle.

    Spicy hairy crab step 4
  5. Take care of all the hairy crabs.

    Spicy hairy crab step 5
  6. Shred ginger and garlic

    Spicy hairy crab step 6
  7. Put starch in a bowl

    Spicy hairy crab step 7
  8. Dip the cut surface of hairy crabs with starch

    Spicy hairy crab step 8
  9. Mix sugar, vinegar, cooking wine, light soy sauce, salt, a little starch, and water into a bowl of juice.

    Spicy hairy crab step 9
  10. Heat oil in a pan.

    Spicy hairy crab step 10
  11. Place the starchy side down in the pan and fry briefly.

    Spicy hairy crab step 11
  12. Wait for the crab roe to solidify and fry until the crab changes color and take it out.

    Spicy hairy crab step 12
  13. Drain the fried hairy crabs and set aside.

    Spicy hairy crab step 13
  14. Leave some oil in the pot, add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant.

    Spicy hairy crab step 14
  15. Add a spoonful of spicy sauce and stir-fry until fragrant.

    Spicy hairy crab step 15
  16. Add the crab pieces and stir-fry evenly.

    Spicy hairy crab step 16
  17. Pour the bowl of juice into the pot, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.

    Spicy hairy crab step 17
  18. Collect the juice and serve on a plate.

    Spicy hairy crab step 18