How to choose Jiang Crab
With the arrival of autumn, Jiang crabs have become a popular delicacy on the dining table. How to choose the plump and tender river crab is a concern for many consumers. This article will combine popular topics and hot contents across the network for the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed guide to selecting Jiang crabs.
1. Variety and characteristics of river crab
Jiang crabs are mainly divided into the following types, each with slightly different characteristics and taste:
| variety | Features | Best season to eat |
|---|---|---|
| Yangcheng Lake Big Gate Crab | Thin shell and tender flesh, yellow and oily | September-November |
| Taihu crab | Delicious meat, delicious taste | October-December |
| Hongze Lake Crab | Large size, fat and yellow | September-November |
2. Five key points for choosing river crabs
1.Look at the vitality: Fresh river crabs are full of vitality, and will react quickly when touched with your hands, and their claws are strong. If the crab moves slowly or does not move, it may not be new.
2.Look at the color: The back shell of high-quality river crab is blue-gray, and the abdomen is white and shiny. If the color is dark or yellow, it may not be fresh.
3.Pinch hardness: Use your hands to gently pinch the crab's legs. If it is hard and full, it means that the meat is rich; if it is soft, it may be less meat.
4.Weigh weight: The more you have crabs of the same size, the more you have, the more you have, the more water and cream are yellow.
5.Smell the smell: Fresh river crabs have a faint watery smell. If there is a peculiar smell or odor, they may have deteriorated.
3. The difference between male and female crabs
| feature | Male crab | Female crab |
|---|---|---|
| Belly shape | triangle | Circular |
| Crab ointment/crab yolk | More paste | Huang Duo |
| Best time to eat | After 10 months | September-October |
4. How to avoid buying inferior Jiang crabs
1.Avoid "bathing crabs": Some businesses will put ordinary crabs into Yangcheng Lake for a short time, impersonating Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. You must identify the anti-counterfeiting logo when purchasing.
2>2.Beware of "water-filled crabs": Some bad merchants will increase the weight of crabs by injecting water. If there is water seepage at the joints of the crab, it may be a water-filled crab.
3.Pay attention to "substitution": When purchasing, you need to confirm whether the crab varieties are consistent with the nominal value and avoid using inferior products as good ones.
5. Preservation and cooking suggestions for river crabs
1.Save method: Put the crabs in the refrigerator (4-8℃), cover with a wet towel, and you can survive for 2-3 days. Do not freeze, otherwise it will affect the taste.
2.Cooking Tips: Steaming is the cooking method that best retains the original flavor of Jiang crab. When steaming, the crab belly faces upward to prevent the loss of crab roe.
3.Pair with dipping ingredients: Ginger vinegar sauce is the best partner for Jiang crabs. It can not only remove fishy smell, but also neutralize the coldness of crabs.
6. Popular topics about Jiang Crab recently
1."Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab Festival": On September 23, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs were officially opened, which triggered a surge in consumer buying.
2."River crab price fluctuates": Affected by the climate, the output of river crabs in some production areas has decreased this year, and the price has increased by 10%-15% compared with previous years.
3."Jiangcai e-commerce sales are booming": Live streaming has become a new channel for Jiang crab sales, and the daily sales of some Internet celebrity live broadcast rooms exceeded 10,000 orders.
Through the above guide, I believe you have mastered the skills of selecting river crabs. In this season of fat and yellow crabs, I hope you can choose satisfactory river crabs and enjoy the delicious food!
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