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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Fresh crab provides a lot of protein, calcium, and other nutrients for the body. Especially, crabs taste better when you prepare them by boiling, which helps retain the nutritious elements. Let’s join the Cooking Tips section of TasteVN to learn the secrets of boiling crabs correctly!
Ingredients for Boiled Crab For 6 people
Crab 1 kg Ginger 1/2 tuber
How to Choose Delicious Crabs
- You should choose medium-sized green crabs, as their meat will be firmer and tastier compared to other types like red crabs or flower crabs.
- When holding a crab, flip it over and press gently on the crab’s chest; if it does not sink in, this means the crab has firm meat.
- The best time to buy crabs with delicious, fatty meat is at the beginning and the end of the lunar month, so avoid purchasing in the middle of the lunar month as this is when crabs molt, and the meat will be mushy and not tasty.
- Avoid buying crabs that have broken legs and claws and have a strange smell, as these are spoiled crabs that do not ensure quality.
See details: How to Choose Fresh and Quality Crabs.
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How to Cook Boiled Crab
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Prepare the crab
After purchasing, cut off the rubber bands or ties from the crab. Then, use a brush to scrub and rinse the crab under a running tap to clean off the dirt, especially from the claws.
Use a sharp object to immobilize the crab so it doesn’t move, then use a brush to clean it thoroughly.
During the preparation process, you can wash the crab with white wine or crushed ginger mixed with water to eliminate the fishy smell of the crab.
Tip for you
- When you buy the crab, you should start preparing it immediately while the crab is still alive to ensure the meat remains fresh and sweet.
- When preparing, be careful not to remove the ties from the crab, as live crabs are very strong, and their claws can injure your hands.
See more: How to prepare and eliminate the fishy smell of crab
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Arrange the crab in the pot
Prepare a large pot and place each crab into the pot.
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Boil the crab
Peel the ginger, slice it thinly, and add it to the pot with the crab to enhance the aroma of the boiled crab.
Place the pot on the stove, cover it, and turn the heat to high. Boil the crab for about 5 to 7 minutes, and when you see the crab shells turn red and are cooked evenly, turn off the heat and transfer the crab to a plate.
Tip for you: When boiling the crab, you do not need to add more water to the pot. The crab meat already contains a lot of water, so while boiling, the water from the crab will be released.
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Final Product
Crabs after boiling still retain their claws, not broken. The crab meat is firm and sweet. Especially with seafood dishes like crab, a spicy green chili salt dip is essential, making boiled crab even more appealing.
How to store crabs after boiling
- First, you should boil an adequate amount of crabs, as crabs will taste better when consumed immediately.
- Place the crabs in a sealed nylon bag or airtight container and put them in the freezer; this way, you can keep them for a maximum of 3 days.
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With just three simple steps, you will have delicious, firm boiled crabs that do not lose their claws during the boiling process. I hope this article helps you with additional notes on boiling crabs!
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel Introduction to Various Sea Fish by the Clumsy Fisherman
