What causes hairy crab roe bitterness?

The reasons are as follows:

1. The crab is not yet mature.

The bitter crab roe is different from the golden crab roe we commonly see, the crab roe is lighter in color, thinner, and does not form lumps, this is because the crab is still too tender, the time has not yet come, and the crab meat at this time is not thick.

Suggestion: Continue to raise hairy crabs for a period of time before eating.

2. Insufficient preparation for crab cooking.

Insufficient preparation for crab cooking can also lead to bitter crab roe. Hairy crabs should be prepared well before cooking. Except for hairy crabs in Yangcheng Lake.

In addition, crabs must be kept in clean water for two days before they are bought and put into the pot. Two days later, the crab was basically "cleaned". When the crab is cleaned, the dirt in the stomach is drained, and the crab roe will naturally not be bitter.

3. The crab is already sick.

Sick crabs, the crab roe is bitter, and the ointment will not be firm. Such crabs are easy to die, and some are very large but not enough in size. There are gray-brown spots, or patterns, on the shells of sick hairy crabs, which are the proverbial "ball caterpillars."

disease", a common disease of crabs, should be distinguished when purchasing.

There are many reasons for the bitterness of the crab roe, and there are many reasons: the crab is not yet ripe, the crab is not fully prepared for cooking, the crab we buy back is sick, if the crab we buy back is already sick, then the boiled crab is also bitter.

It may be that the hairy crab is not fully developed, or it may be that the living environment of the hairy crab is poor, and the body contains more dirt, or it may be that the hairy crab has bitter food residues in the stomach, which spreads into the crab roe during the steaming process.

It may be that the hairy crab is not yet mature, such crabs are still relatively tender, the time has not come, and the crab meat at this time is not thick, so it is recommended to raise it for a period of time before using it.

Dad: The crab roe meat is bitter, which means that it can't be eaten, that is, it is bad, then it means that the hairy crab is bad, don't eat it, it is easy to be poisoned.

The manager of the hairy crabs in Yangcheng Lake of the Crab King Palace also said that the crab roe was not lumpy and bitter, and it was indeed because the crabs were still too tender and the time had not yet come.

The head chef of a large hotel in Shanghai that specializes in hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake said that in his experience, the end of October to November is the fattest time for crabs. If you try it now, try to pick female crabs to eat The male crab in the month is not as fat as the female crab, which is relatively "empty".

In addition to the fact that the crab is still relatively tender, there is another reason, that is, the preparation before cooking is not enough.

The bitterness of hairy crab yellow may be that the hairy crab has not fully developed, or it may be that the living environment of the hairy crab is poor, and the body contains more dirt, and it may also be that the hairy crab uses drugs during breeding, which spreads to the crab roe in the process of cooking, and the crab roe will also be bitter in the dead crab.

1. Hairy crabs are not fully developed.

If the hairy crab is eaten too early and it is not yet the season to eat, the crab roe will be softer and bitter at this time.

2. Environmental pollution.

Crabs belong to semi-scavenging animals, its degree of hygiene and the environment has a direct relationship, many farmers use farmland, ponds to breed hairy crabs, the water flow is not smooth, crabs have been living in silt and mixed water, there are many stains in the body, and it will give people a bitter taste when eating. This crab is not recommended for consumption.

3. Drugs are used in breeding.

Most of the crabs, loaches, yellow eels, soft-shelled turtles, etc. will use drugs when breeding, mainly using growth hormone and a small amount of antibiotics, but the crab water quality has a greater impact, and the mortality rate needs to be controlled.

4. Dead crabs. Crab belongs to the river fresh, belongs to one of the freshly eaten foods, the fresher the more delicious, and once the crab dies, the toxins and parasites in the body will begin to decompose the crab meat and crab roe in just a few minutes, if this crab is steamed and eaten, the crab roe will have a bitter taste, and it is not recommended to eat.

A solution to the bitter taste of crab roe

1. Buy formally farmed hairy crabs.

When buying, you must look for a regular base, and generally choose a breeding base located in the lake, so that the water quality can be ***, and there will be no bitter taste in the cooking of Hui Wuchang.

2. Try to raise it for a few more days.

I don't know if the crabs I bought are cultivated in a regular breeding base, and it is best to keep this kind of crab at home with clean water for a few more days. During the period, pay attention to changing the water frequently, and wait for the crab to discharge all the harmful substances in the body before eating, so that there will be no bitter taste.