How to Cook Spicy King Crab

All know,the Chinese mitten crab is meaty, with rich and fatty yolk, its taste fresh and delicious, nutritionally abundant. It has become a common dish on tables during festivals, but do you know how to make spicy Chinese mitten crab? I will now tell you how to make spicy Chinese mitten crab. Spicy Chinese mitten crab is often loved by people, but do you know its nutritional value?Crab belongs to cold-natured foods, so which groups should avoid eating spiced Chinese mitten crab? The Chinese mitten crab is a superior type of crab. It pairs well with the lunar new year cake , giving it a special flavor, but how is this dish prepared exactly? How to make spicy Chinese mitten crab

Spicy Chinese mitten crab is popular across China, yet its preparation isn't difficult. You can try making it at home. The spiced Chinese mitten crab has intense fragrance and moderate spiciness,

the subtle freshness of the crab meat harmonizes well with the savory flavors,giving an unexpected taste sensation. Do you know how to make spicy Chinese mitten crab? Main ingredients: 2 Chinese mitten crabs.

Accompaniments: appropriate amount of oil, salt, green pepper slices, ginger

and garlic.Steps: 1. Wash the crabs clean and drain off water. Clean and slice the green peppers, wash and chop the scallions, peel and mince the ginger, and smash the garlic cloves.

2. Heat a wok with oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, ginger, and white part of scallions to stir-fry until fragrant.

3. Add salt and stir until it dissolves.

4. Cook until fragrance comes out, then add the crabs and stir-fry quickly on high heat.

5. Season with appropriate seasonings.

6. Pour a little water around the edge of the pan.

7. Continue cooking over medium heat until sauce thickens slightly, then add green pepper slices.

8. Stir-fry for a few more times and add scallion leaves before serving.

Note:

Clean the crabs thoroughly, remove gills, cut into eight pieces, marinate with alcohol

and pepper.

Nutritional value of spicy Chinese mitten crab The meat of the Chinese mitten crab is fine and white, rich in protein, fat,

and various minerals.

It's very beneficial to the human body. Do you know what nutritional benefits it offers?Next, I will explain the nutritional value of spicy Chinese mitten crab. The Chinese mitten crab has a nourishing effect on the spleen and kidneys, enhancing vitality. Among them, the yolk is the most nutritious.

It contains abundant trace elements as well as high-quality proteins, fats, phospholipids, vitamins A, E, collagen, calcium, and phosphorus, making it "golden treasures" from the sea.However, due to its high cholesterol and fat content, people with coronary heart disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, or hyperlipidemia should eat sparingly or avoid it altogether. Research shows that crabs have anti-tuberculosis effects, beneficial for recovery from tuberculosis. In traditional Chinese medicine, crabs are believed to clear heat and detoxify, replenish bones and muscles, nourish the sinews, activate blood circulation, smooth joints, heal fractures, enrich liver yin, and moisturize stomach fluids.

They have therapeutic effects on stagnant blood, injuries, jaundice, back pain, and rheumatic joint inflammation.

Caution:Crabs are salty and cold in nature. As they feed on decaying matter, eat them with ginger paste

and vinegar to dispel the cold and kill bacteria; do not consume alone.

The gills, sand packets, and internal organs of crabs contain a lot of bacteria and toxins, so make sure to remove them before eating.Do not eat dead crabs, as they may cause allergic food poisoning due to the large amount of bacteria in their bodies and decomposition products. Uncooked or undercooked crabs such as pickled or marinated ones should be cooked thoroughly bysteamingbefore consumption. Creative DIY for spicy Chinese mitten crab You know that spicy Chinese mitten crab is a colorful and delicious dish. But did you know it can also be prepared with other ingredients like New Year cake? How about the preparation method for spicy Chinese mitten crab fried with New Year cake?

Main ingredients: 2 Chinese mitten crabs, appropriate amount of New Year cake.

Auxiliary materials: salad oil, cooking wine,

light soy sauce

and dark soy sauce, chopped green onions;ginger 1 piece; sugar half a spoon. Steps:1. Prepare the green onions and ginger, slice the ginger into threads. 2. Cut the New Year cake into slices.

3. Boil water and cook the New Year cake for about two minutes, then rinse with cold water to cool down before removing the water.

4. Open the round shell of the crabs; in females, you will see golden yolk inside.

This is the most delicious part of the crab.

You can also find some white brush-like hair on the sides near the legs,

do not eat these parts.

5. Remove the gills and claws from the crabs, then cut them into halves.

6. Chop off both claws, smash the back of the crab, and chop the remaining two halves.

7. Heat a wok with oil over medium heat.

8. Add ginger threads to stir-fry until fragrant, then add crabs.

9. Add New Year cake that was blanched in water, along with cooking wine and soy sauces.

10. Add half a spoon of sugar, continue stirring.

11. Pour some water into the pot, and let it boil for about one minute; thicken the sauce before adding green onions to finish.Note: The meat of crabs is cold in nature,

avoid excessive consumption, especially by people with weak stomachs.

But who are the people that should avoid eating spicy Chinese mitten crab? Next, I will reveal the groups to be cautious about!1. Those with allergic constitutions, those who are cold and weak in their bodies,

or have high cholesterol levels, should avoid it.2. Hepatitis patients, pregnant women, cardiovascular disease sufferers, people with a cold or fever, as well as the elderly, should not eat crabs.3. Those with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat sparingly or avoid them altogether.

4. People with gallbladder diseases such as cholecystitis or cholelithiasis are prohibited from eating.5. Those who need to be cautious include people who should not eat pickled crabs that haven't been fully cooked.6. Do not eat the internal organs because they can accumulate heavy metals, leading to poisoning if consumed in large amounts.

7. Avoid mixing withpersimmons, beer, strong tea,

and cold foods at the same time.

8. Do not consume it excessively. Caution:Do not eat leftover crabs from previous meals; avoid eating with East drugs;

patients with stagnant blood diseases should not eat; do not eat with Chinese herbs that include jingjie.

2 Liver patients and pregnant women should not eat. 

3 Cardiovascular disease patients should avoid eating. 

4 Those with a cold, fever, or

5 People with weak spleen and stomach should not eat or eat less. 

6 Those with bile duct diseases such as cholecystitis and gallstones should avoid eating. 

7 Elders should consume with caution.

8 Raw should be avoided.

9 The internal organs should not be eaten because they accumulate heavy metals, and eating too much can cause poisoning.

10 Avoid with persimmons. beer and strong tea at the same time.

11 Do not eat with cold foods.

12 Do not eat excessively.

Warning:

Do not eat leftover crab from the previous day, do not eat when taking scopolamine drugs, and those with blood stasis due to cold should not eat it. Do not eat when taking Chinese medicine Jingjie.