Hongze Lake hairy crab [Jiangsu Hongze specialty]

What is Hongze Lake hairy crab? Authentic Jiangsu Hongze specialty: Hongze Lake hairy crab

Summary:Do you want to know what Hongze Lake hairy crab is? This article is a detailed introduction toJiangsu Hongze specialty - Hongze Lake hairy crab. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Hongze Lake hairy crab. The full text takes about 8 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Hongze Lake hairy crab and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Hongze Lake hairy crabs? How did the history of Hongze Lake hairy crabs come about? The production method of Hongze Lake hairy crab, etc

Basic introduction of hairy crabs in Hongze Lake

Hongze Lake is the only live water lake in China, with excellent water quality, which is extremely conducive to the growth of high-quality hairy crabs. The back of the hairy crab has the shape of the letter "H", which is the natural "geographical indication" of the hairy crab in Hongze Lake

One is the white belly: the navel and abdomen shell pasted with mud, crystal clear and white, without ink spots; The belly shell of Hongze Lake hairy crabs is usually white, unusually white. It is white with a hint of green, shiny, and gives people a crystal clear and white feeling. This is because the clear bottom of Hongze Lake is covered with dense pigweed and other aquatic plants. The hairy crabs that inhabit here often crawl on the aquatic plants, rubbing against them like vessels constantly washing and polishing in clear water. Therefore, the white belly of Hongze Lake hairy crabs can give people a jade like beauty in appearance

The second is the blue back: the shell of the Hongze Lake hairy crab is blue mud colored, smooth and shiny; Due to its elegant and clean color, which is pleasing to the eye, it is called green shell crab. This is the unique appearance bestowed upon it by the clear Hongze Lake water. The blue back of the Hongze Lake hairy crab seems to be coated with a layer of bright oil, roughly gray at first glance, but upon closer inspection of the crystal lamp, there is a hint of green in the gray, and the green is shiny. Compared with other crabs, it looks full of spirit, like a majestic and shining iron armored general

The third is yellow hair: The hair on the legs of the Hongze Lake hairy crab is long and yellow, with straight and upright roots; The fur on the two claws and eight legs of the Hongze Lake hairy crab is golden yellow and 3-4 centimeters long. Ordinary crabs not only have gray brown claws, but also have short fur

The fourth is the golden claws: The claws of the Hongze Lake hairy crab are golden in color, solid and powerful. When placed on a glass plate, they stand upright with eight legs, their double claws are lifted into the air, and their navel is raised, exuding a majestic aura. The claws of Hongze Lake hairy crabs are similar to the golden yellow color of high-quality tobacco, so they are also known as golden claw crabs, while ordinary crabs often come into contact with mud and appear grayish brown. The "golden claws" of the hairy crabs in Hongze Lake are also endowed by the unique natural environment of Hongze Lake. Crabs crawl at the bottom of the lake, often inserting their claws into yellow mud and gravel, and stepping on aquatic plants, which is much cleaner than crawling in soft mud; And because the bottom of the lake is hard and flat, like a natural sports field, crabs crawl on it and naturally develop strong and powerful claws that match their sturdy physique

Method of making Hongze Lake hairy crabs

Spicy hairy crabs

Ingredients

2 crabs, red pepper, Sichuan pepper, star anise, onion, ginger, garlic, sugar, chicken essence, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, cornstarch, Douban sauce

Method

1. Brush the crabs clean, peel off their shells, remove their respiratory organs, and chop them into four pieces. Cut scallions into sections and slice ginger and garlic for later use

2. Coat the chopped crabs with a thin layer of cornstarch and fry until golden brown for later use

3. Put oil in the pot, stir fry with 80% hot bean paste until fragrant, then add Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir fry until fragrant

4. Pour in the crab, stir fry with wine for two or three minutes, add red pepper slices, add salt, sugar, chicken essence, and dark soy sauce, and continue stir frying