Hairy crabs are rich in nutrients. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, crabs have the effects of relaxing muscles and tendons, replenishing qi, regulating stomach and digestion, clearing meridians, dispelling heat, and dispelling blood stasis. Crab meat tastes salty and cold. It has the effects of clearing heat, removing blood stasis, and nourishing yin. It can treat traumatic injuries, tendon fractures, and allergic dermatitis. Crab shells are calcined, mixed with honey, and applied externally to treat wasp stings or other unknown swelling toxins. Crab meat is also a natural tonic for children. Regular consumption can supplement high-quality protein and various trace elements.
Crab meat contains a variety of vitamins, of which vitamin A is higher than other terrestrial and aquatic animals, and vitamin B2 is 5-6 times that of meat, 6-10 times higher than fish, and 2-3 times higher than eggs. The content of vitamin B1 and phosphorus is 6-10 times higher than that of ordinary fish. Each 100 grams of hairy crab edible part contains 17.5 grams of protein, 2.8 grams of fat, 182 mg of phosphorus, 126 mg of calcium, and 2.8 mg of iron. In addition to being rich in calcium, crab shells also contain lycopene, crab yellow, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of understanding the medicinal value of crabs. According to the "Suixiju Recipe","replenish bone marrow, nourish liver yin, replenish gastric juice, nourish muscles and promote blood circulation, treat gangrene and heal the core." In modern times, the Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine said that its main functions are: "clearing heat, dispersing blood, continuing injuries, treating muscle and bones damage, scabies, lacquer sores, and burns."
There are many ways to cook hairy crabs, but personally I think steamed is the most delicious.
Steamed hairy crab
Recipe Recommendations
- hairy crab appropriate amount
- ginger appropriate amount
- vinegar appropriate amount
Steps for Steamed hairy crab
1
Clean the hairy crabs.
2
Put it in a steamer and steam with water.
3
Boil the pan over high heat and steam for 10 minutes. Dip it into the ginger vinegar to taste better.Steamed hairy crab Make Tips
1. People with a "cold" constitution should avoid eating hairy crabs.
2. People with sensitive skin should avoid eating hairy crabs.
3. People with high cholesterol should avoid eating hairy crabs.
4. Pregnant women should avoid eating hairy crabs.
5. Never eat undercooked hairy crabs.
6. Never eat the crab stomach. Between the crab's gills there is a hexagonal white stomach, which is extremely cooling and unsuitable for people with a "cold" constitution. Additionally, avoid eating any internal organs, as they accumulate heavy metals; eating too much can lead to poisoning.
7. Eating persimmons and crabs together is fatal. Crab meat is rich in protein, while persimmons contain tannins; consuming them together causes protein coagulation, leading to intestinal spasms.
8. Never drink beer with crabs.
9. Do not eat with cold or icy foods.