Steamed hairy crab

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   When buying crabs online, check their freshness. Dead crabs should not be eaten. Prepare four crabs first.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   If you're unsure whether the crab died from low-temperature transport, you can put it in a bowl and see if it blows bubbles.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Use a small brush to carefully scrub the crab clean, then get ready to steam it!

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Steam the crab belly up so the roe inside won't leak out. Try to tie it up while steaming, otherwise the crab will run around and break its legs!

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Crabs are considered a "cold" food, so you can add two slices of ginger or a few pieces of perilla leaves to the water. 20 minutes, four crabs will be ready to cook!

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Prepare some minced ginger, pour in some vinegar to make a ginger-vinegar sauce, which is great for dipping crabs in!