Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat. Place the cleaned crabs in the steamer basket along with chopped scallion segments and ginger slices. This helps eliminate any fishy odor while preserving the crabs' freshness.Generally, crabs weighing over 250g (half a jin) require about 20 minutes of steaming. For crabs around 300g (six liang), steam on high heat for 25 minutes to ensure thorough sterilization. Crabs under 250g only need 12 minutes of steaming after the water comes to a boil.
Crab-Eating Tips
Enhance the flavor of crab meat and roe by dipping them in a sauce made with aged vinegar and shredded ginger. Pairing this with premium Huadiao wine elevates the experience further. After eating, wash hands with lemon water to remove any lingering crab odor while leaving a pleasant fragrance.Sipping ginger tea after your meal warms the stomach, counteracts the crab's cooling nature, and aids digestion.