Can crabs be steamed without being tied up? How to steam crabs without being tied up?

We all know that crab is a popular autumn delicacy. It is delicious, nutritious, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. It is loved by many people. Many people often eat crabs, especially young people. Crabs can be steamed and eaten. Generally, they are tied with ropes and steamed in a pot. So can crabs be steamed directly without tying them with ropes? Let's take a closer look!

How to steam crabs without ropes?

If you really don't dare to tie the crabs, or think it is too troublesome, you can place the crabs in ice water, or clean water with a little white wine, and soak them for about 10-15 minutes.

When crabs are in ice water, they will enter a state similar to hibernation. In water containing alcohol, hairy crabs will be "drunk". Both methods are to make the crabs lose their mobility, which can also minimize their legs from breaking when steaming.

However, it is best to tie up the crabs, and when steaming them, use cold water to put the crabs in the pot with their belly facing up. By steaming the crabs in this way, the crabs can retain their integrity to the greatest extent, and the quality of the crab meat will also be the best.

How to tie a crab with rope

If the merchant does not tie up the crabs, we can do it ourselves, which is quite simple.

It is best to tie up the crabs before steaming them to keep them intact and avoid breaking the legs.

If you really don't have the conditions to tie the crabs, you can soak them in ice water or alcohol for 10-15 minutes before steaming them to make them lose their mobility, and then steam them.

Tying up crabs seems to be a magical thing. A rope can tie up the crabs tightly in just a few strokes.

In fact, it is quite simple to make. You can use hemp rope, nylon rope or straw rope at home to tie crabs.

Remember these four words: be bold and careful! Then you can easily tie up the crabs!

Tying the crabs tightly is to prevent them from struggling violently during steaming and thus breaking their legs. The crabs have abundant and delicious juices in their bodies. If the crab legs break, the delicious juices will leak out, which is a pity!

How long to steam crabs?

Generally, steaming for 15-20 minutes is sufficient.

Spread the crab on a plate with the back side facing down. Sprinkle the salt, MSG and ginger evenly over the crab. Bring the water to a boil, steam it on high heat for 5 minutes, then on low heat for 10 minutes. (Because crabs eat rotten food, they need to be steamed for 15 minutes to be completely sterilized.)

When steaming crabs, it is best to soak them in crab juice. Usually, vinegar and water are mixed, and 2 or 3 drops of seafood soy sauce are added (ordinary soy sauce is also OK). Then add some ginger and garlic.