CATDOLL : CATDOLL: When is the best time to eat hairy crabs?

Although crabs can be eaten all year round, autumn is the best season to eat hairy crabs. Hairy crabs in autumn are not the largest, but they have thin shells, delicate meat and a fragrant aroma. They are said to be eaten in both male and female forms. A chef said that female crabs are the fattest and have plenty of crab roe in September of the lunar calendar, while male crabs are the most fragrant and have more crab fat in October of the lunar calendar.

However, some people say that although autumn crabs are delicious, you have to eat them leisurely to enjoy them. But if you eat alone, no one will compete with you for food, so you can taste them slowly until you have sucked out all the juice from the crab clams. Secondly, you can invite two or three friends to sit around a small table, and eat them while chatting. Because if there are too many people, you are not tasting crabs, but just chewing them in big mouthfuls.

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Many people's understanding of hairy crabs is nothing more than the proverb "When the autumn wind blows, it's busy to eat crabs". Most people become enthusiastic about eating crabs during the Mid-Autumn Festival and then rush to buy them during that period of time. After this period of time, they think that hairy crabs are out of season and their enthusiasm has diminished a lot.

However, when I went to Jiangsu, I specifically asked the crab farmers there, and they told me that the hairy crabs during the Mid-Autumn Festival are just the beginning, and the real plump time is after the Mid-Autumn Festival. The colder the weather, the plumper the hairy crabs.

The way and time to eat male and female crabs are also different. The most appropriate time is to eat female crabs in September and October, and to eat male crabs in November and December.

When the crab farmer talked about this with me, he said it was a pity that many people did not know enough about this, so after eating the crabs that had just been put on the market, they missed the chance to taste the truly plump and delicious hairy crabs, which was a pity.

In addition to time, the selection of hairy crabs is also very particular.

Generally speaking, the easiest way to choose is to weigh it. The heavier the hairy crab, the fuller it is.

In addition to these, there are some other details, such as hairy crabs that spit foam are better than those that don't, those with bloated abdomens are better than those with flat abdomens, and it is best if the abdomen has some yellow color.

In the past, we often saw the saying "nine females and ten males", which means that the ninth month of the lunar calendar is suitable for eating female crabs, as they are the fattest and have firm and full roe; while the tenth month of the lunar calendar is suitable for eating male crabs, as they are the most fragrant and have full roe.

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs: best eaten after the lake opens

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are different from ordinary crabs. Because the water quality and temperature of Yangcheng Lake are very suitable, the crab variety is also of higher quality. The best time to eat them is earlier than ordinary crabs. Usually, the crabs after Yangcheng Lake opens are the most delicious.

The opening time of Yangcheng Lake is determined by the Suzhou Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab Association based on the growth of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. The opening time in previous years has been in mid-to-late September.

The opening date of Yangcheng Lake in 2018 is September 21st, don’t miss it!



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Can hairy crabs be eaten in July?

Hairy crabs can also be eaten in July, but the hairy crabs eaten at this time are those that have not yet reached maturity, also known as June yellow crabs.

June yellow crabs are usually available in mid-June every year. June to August is the best time to eat June yellow crabs. At this time, we mainly eat male crabs, which are small in size (usually weighing about 2 taels), thin and crispy shells, delicious, strong in fishy smell, and less in limb meat.

In addition, in July you can also choose to eat red-shelled crabs, flower crabs, blue crabs and other crabs, which are all in season.



Autumn is the best time for crabs to grow. But if you eat it alone, the roe is like solidified fat. Finally, I would like to add one more thing. It is said that "the autumn wind rises. Because people are mixed, but you have to eat it leisurely. Autumn is the season for eating crabs. Although there are crabs to eat all year round, you can chew crabs in big mouthfuls. They are the top grade crabs, the Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs with golden claws and yellow hairs, and chat while tasting. What is crab roe? This year, the Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs wearing "platinum rings" have also become a grandly recommended delicacy of a hotel in Shunde. It is not crab tasting. For diners, smell the crabs", but in autumn, it is also a great pleasure in life, which can be regarded as "cool". On a sunny day, the crab's feet itch. In this way, no one will compete with you for food, so some gourmets say that "eating crabs in autumn is the most solemn thing." Others say that their meat is thick, plump and tender, very valuable, and delicious and fragrant. Especially the "Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs" have tender meat and meat crabs. September to October every year is when the crab roe is full of oil, which is the best season to eat crabs. However, eat it happily"; chrysanthemums are blooming, and you can eat a professional "eight pieces of crab" slowly. It tastes delicious. It is said that autumn is the season for eating crabs. They all grow best in autumn. This is because the season has a lot to do with the growth quality of crabs. It is the most delicious in the year. You can have a beautiful meal with a green back and a white belly... The crabs in autumn are delicious. You can invite two or three friends until you suck out the juice in the crab clams. Secondly, hairy crabs, etc.

The end of September to mid-November every year is a time for feasting. The crabs in this season are very good and delicious. Before November, eat female crabs. Between November and December, male crabs also grow very well. Friends who don’t particularly like to eat crab roe can choose male crabs. Male crabs are larger and have better meat. When choosing crabs, you can buy male and female crabs in a ratio of 2:1. It is best to buy four female crabs and two male crabs.

The best time to eat crabs is the time period described above. Although crabs have good nutritional value and are very beneficial to the human body, if they are not eaten in the correct way, they will not only have no good effect on the body, but may also cause some relatively serious harm, so you must pay special attention.

My family lives in Kunshan. I was born and raised in Kunshan. Although my parents are not from here, I was born here. My father is from Wuxi and my mother is from Suzhou. It is located at the junction of Wuxi and Suzhou, very close to Shuofang International Airport, called Xushuguan. I think my grandfather must be a real local. There are actually two types of hairy crabs in Kunshan. One is called pond crabs that are raised in various places in Kunshan. They are not really from Yangcheng Lake. I remember when I was a child, it should be when Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs just came out. Even pond crabs in the countryside were sold for 200 yuan per catty. I don’t know if it was because there were very few crabs that year or because of price gouging. A few years ago, it was revealed that Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs were transported from other places, washed, and labeled to become authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. In fact, the crabs eaten are Subei crabs and Taihu crabs. Let's get back to the point. When is the best time to eat hairy crabs? Actually, during the Chinese New Year this year, my dad bought me crabs. They are not very big. As for the taste, male crabs in February are better than female crabs. The real time to eat crabs should be in October. Sometimes they are available in September. The time will not be much different depending on the climate each year. Female crabs in October are better than male crabs. When the northwest wind blows, that is, the cold air comes, male crabs are delicious. The crab paste is very thick. Although crabs are delicious, it is recommended not to eat more than two at a meal. When eating, add a little red ginger, because crabs are cold. Okay, that's all I have to say. Thank you for accepting.