Hele Crab [Hainan Wanning Specialty]

What is Hele Crab? Authentic Hainan Wanning Specialty: Hele Crab

Summary:Do you want to know what Hele Crab is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Hainan Wanning specialty - Hele Crab. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Hele Crab. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Hele Crab and its nutritional value? What are the product features of Hele Crab? The production method of Hele crab, the tasting and eating method of Hele crab, etc

Introduction to Hele Crab

Hele Crab is produced in Hele Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province, and is known for its hard shell and plump meat.

. Hele crabs are cooked in a variety of ways. They are steamed, boiled, fried and roasted, all of which have their own characteristics. In particular, "Steaming is the best, which not only keeps its original flavor fresh, but also has the beauty of its original color and shape. Along with Wenchang chicken, Jiya duck and Dongshan goat, Hele crabs are among the four famous dishes in Hainan. Among the four famous dishes in Hainan, Hele crabs are the only most representative seafood food produced in Hainan. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hele crabs were the first choice for officials and wealthy families to entertain guests. What is the nutritional value of Hele crabs? It is delicious and nutritious when eaten with ginger and vinegar. It has the medicinal effect of" tonifying bone marrow, nourishing liver yin, filling stomach juice, nourishing tendons and activating blood circulation, treating gangrene and healing nuclei ". Hele crab is rich in nutrients, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, ash, chitin, iron, aluminum, phosphorus and other components. Crab is a delicious autumn food, with delicious taste and fresh meat, especially crab roe, which has a unique flavor. It can be cooked raw, soaked in wine, harvested with dregs, and salted

Hele Crab Paste is full of meat fat, which is rare for other green crabs. Especially, its fat paste is golden and shiny, just like Salted duck egg yellow, with a pungent fragrance. The grease of Hele Crab is almost completely covered on the back cover, with a slightly firm texture. The back of the crab is greenish blue, the abdomen is white or slightly yellow, the shell is hard and shiny, the appendages are intact, the shell is not ulcerated, the reaction is sensitive, and the activity ability is strong

Method of making Hele crab

Hainan Hele crab recipe

1. Clean the Hele crab, put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water (without soaking the crab surface), salt, ginger slices, and scallions, cover, steam over high heat for 15 minutes, and then remove

2. Remove the gills of the cooked crab, dry it slightly over an open flame, wipe off any residue with a clean towel, then cut it in half with a horizontal knife to reveal the creamy red crab cover. Cut it into pieces with a cross knife, arrange it neatly on a plate, and serve it with the seasoning

3. Seasoning preparation: Mix an appropriate amount of minced garlic, ginger, refined salt, orange juice, sugar and vinegar, and mix well. Chili can also be added to enhance the flavor

Tasting and Eating Methods of Hele Crab

The most common way to eat Hele Crab is steaming, dipped in a seasoning made of ginger vinegar

Ingredients: Fresh Hele Crab

Preparation:

1. Clean the crab, put it in a pot, steam over high heat for 15 minutes, and then take it out

2. Remove the gills of the cooked crab and dry it slightly over an open flame

3. Seasoning: Garlic, ginger, salt, orange juice, sugar and vinegar mixed well, can also be added with chili to enhance the flavor

Throughout the year, especially during the Qingming Festival, the Hele crab is the best to eat, as its roe is abundant and tender. Old fishermen remind us that although crabs are delicious, it is best not to eat dead crabs or crabs that are served after meals. People with poor stomachs should also eat less