We all know that there are many ways to cook crabs. Generally, they are steamed or braised, and there are also boiled crabs. Different methods have different flavors and tastes. Some people like to eat boiled crabs, while others like to eat steamed crabs. So how long does it take to cook crabs before they can be eaten? Let's take a closer look! How long does it take to cook crabs?To steam the crabs, put them in a pot with cold water and steam over high heat for 15 minutes. To boil crabs, put them in the pot after the water boils and cook over high heat for 10 minutes. However, since each stove has a different heat and crabs are of different sizes, the exact time still needs to be adjusted as appropriate. You can use some tips to judge whether the crabs are cooked. If not, heat them for a little longer. How to tell if boiled crabs are cookedBoiled crabs are also a very delicious way to cook them. The boiled crabs are particularly tender and juicy and have a very good taste. To boil crabs, first boil the water, then put the crabs in and cook them over high heat for 10 minutes. If you are not sure whether the crab is cooked, you can take out a crab, pinch the top of its claws with your fingers, and pull it in the opposite direction with force. If no crab meat is pulled out, it means the crab is cooked! How to judge whether steamed crabs are cookedWhen we steam other foods, we usually wait for the water to boil before putting the food in to steam. However, steaming crabs is different. The food must be steamed in cold water to avoid breaking its legs. Since the crabs are steamed in cold water, it takes a longer time to steam them, about 15 minutes over high heat. If you are not sure whether the crab is cooked, you can take out a crab, lift its back shell and look at the crab meat and crab roe inside. If they are completely solidified, it means the crab is cooked and can be taken out of the pot. Tips for steaming crabs1. Before steaming the crab legs, tie them up to prevent them from falling off. 2. When cooking crabs, add seasonings such as green onions, coriander, cooking wine, and garlic. 3. Do not open the lid during the cooking process. Cook the crab meat completely at once, otherwise it will affect the taste of the crab meat. 4. During the steaming process, ginger can be mashed or cut into pieces and put into the vinegar. After steaming, the crabs can be eaten with vinegar. |
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