How long to steam crab roe

September and October every year are the seasons for eating crabs, and the crabs in this season are usually very plump. Many people like to eat crabs. Crabs are not only nutritious, but also taste very delicious. There are many ways to eat crabs, but the most common way is steaming. Steaming can keep the crabs fresh to the greatest extent. How long does it usually take to steam crabs?

How long does it take to steam crab roe?

About thirty minutes.

Generally speaking, normal-sized crabs only need to be steamed for about thirty minutes, which means it takes ten minutes to boil the water, and then it takes about fifteen to twenty minutes to steam them after the water boils. But there are exceptions. If the crab is very large, it needs to be steamed for a longer time, but it is recommended to control it within one hour to avoid affecting the taste by steaming it for too long.

Can I steam the crabs without washing them?

It is recommended to steam after cleaning.

Crabs grow in water, so there is a lot of sand in their bodies and their body surface is covered with mud. If they are not cleaned thoroughly before steaming, it is easy to eat sand after steaming, which is not very hygienic and affects the eating experience. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the crabs before steaming them.

How to steam crabs deliciously and easily

1. Wash the crabs and soak them in white wine for a while.

2. Untie the crabs and place them face down in the steaming tray. Sprinkle appropriate amounts of salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and peppercorns on the crabs.

3. Place the whole plate in a steamer and steam it over high heat for ten minutes, then switch to low heat and steam for about fifteen to twenty minutes.

4. After 20 to 30 minutes, open the lid of the pot and pour appropriate amount of aged vinegar, soy sauce, ginger juice, garlic juice, etc. on the crabs. Simmer for one minute and turn off the heat.

How to cook boiled crab

1. Put the cleaned crabs into a pot with clean water. The water in the pot should cover the crabs' heads.

2. Pour an appropriate amount of rice wine, ginger, etc. into clean water, cover the pot, turn on high heat and bring to a boil.

3. After the crabs in the pot turn red, turn down the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about ten minutes.

4. After ten minutes, add appropriate amount of salt, aged vinegar, soy sauce, etc. to the pot. Remove from the pot after one minute and it is ready to eat.

What should you pay attention to when steaming crabs?

1. The steaming time should not be too long, as it will affect the taste of the crab, causing the meat to become old and no longer tender.

2. Before steaming crabs, you should check whether the crabs are dead or alive to avoid steaming them to death. Dead crabs are poisonous and cannot be eaten.

3. Before steaming crabs, soak them in white wine for a while or prick their stomachs with a needle to make them faint. This will prevent them from struggling during the heating process and causing their legs to fall off or their crab roe and paste to be lost.