CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Which one is more delicious: hairy crab, shrimp, swimming crab, lobster or oyster?

As a hairy crab farmer, of course I think hairy crabs are the most delicious.

But from the perspective of diners, hairy crabs and swimming crabs have their own advantages.

Swimming crabs have a lot of meat and are suitable for stir-frying.

But hairy crabs are different. They don't require much cooking skills, just steam or boil them.

Different from the freshness of stir-fried swimming crabs, the freshness of hairy crabs has a pure natural freshness that makes you want to lick your fingers after eating it.

Moreover, the meat of hairy crabs is more delicate, while the meat of swimming crabs is not as delicate as that of hairy crabs.

However, some diners would say that hairy crabs are so expensive that they would not eat them every day.

In fact, the price of hairy crabs is not as expensive as people imagine.

The expensive ones are mainly large crabs, such as 3 liang female crabs and 4 liang male crabs. Each crab costs about 60 yuan.

For our family, 2 liang female crabs or 2.5 liang female crabs are enough. One crab is only more than 10 yuan, which is acceptable.

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Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are not new to everyone, and everyone has heard of them, right? What about Zhoushan red-roe swimming crabs? Some may have heard of them, while others may not have heard of them at all. Today, we will have a PK between swimming crabs and hairy crabs, and get to know Zhoushan red-roe swimming crabs, the legendary crabs.

First round of PK: Origin

The crab comes from the natural sea bathing beach

Zhoushan, the origin of swimming crabs, is one of the world's famous fishing grounds. It is a beautiful and peaceful island surrounded by the sea and bordering the East China Sea. It is rich in seafood. From November to January of the following year is the peak season for wild red-roe swimming crabs.

The natural sea area in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province has seawater that is recognized as unpolluted, so the seafood is naturally fresh and clean.



Yangcheng Lake, the origin of hairy crabs, is located in the northeast of Suzhou City, spanning Suzhou City, Industrial Park, Xiangcheng District, and Kunshan City. It is one of the important freshwater lakes in Jiangsu Province and is rich in hairy crabs.



Second round of PK: listing time

The time it takes for swimming crabs to be on the market is longer than that for hairy crabs.

The characteristics of swimming crabs can be summarized in three words: big, fat, and fresh. October is the season for swimming crabs, but you can eat swimming crabs in August. You can eat swimming crabs from August to January of the following year. This period is mainly the period of foraging and fattening for swimming crabs, and the body width can reach 10 to 13 cm. Male crabs are eaten in August and September, and female crabs are eaten from mid-November to before the Spring Festival. Mature swimming crabs mate before wintering, and the mating time can last for 1 to 2 days. During this process, male crabs often swim with female crabs. Swimming crabs during this period are the most plump.



For hairy crabs, the best time to eat female crabs is in mid-August to September. For male crabs, the meat is thickest and most delicious a little later than female crabs, that is, in late September or October. Taihu hairy crabs are generally available in late September every year. A small number of them start to be available in late September. Most of the crabs sold at this time are female crabs, because only the roe of female crabs is good when they are first available. The male crabs are naturally much worse at this time, and the meat in the crab legs is not good, so it is better to eat female crabs at the beginning.

As the weather gets colder in autumn, the taste of Taihu hairy crabs gets better and better. From mid-October, Taihu hairy crabs start to be available in large quantities. This is the best time to eat Taihu hairy crabs. Male crabs also start to be available in large quantities at this time, and the best time to eat male crabs is in early November.

The third round of PK: Quality

The hairy crab market is in chaos and the quality is not guaranteed, but swimming crabs are quite reliable

According to the reporter's interview and investigation, in the past two years, many aquatic product dealers no longer plan to import hairy crabs during the crab season. The main reason is that hairy crabs are very popular at present. The rush of citizens to buy hairy crabs has led to a surge in the price of hairy crabs. As the price increases, more and more fake hairy crabs appear in the market. The production of authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs is limited, with an annual output of only more than 3,000 tons, so where can there be so many Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs to sell? Therefore, according to the reporter's investigation and report, the chaos in the market makes the quality of hairy crabs unguaranteed, and more and more citizens have given up on hairy crabs.

Compared with Chinese hairy crabs, the quality of Zhoushan swimming crabs on the market is much more guaranteed. Unlike Chinese hairy crabs, swimming crabs grow in seawater, have tender and sweet meat, and are rich in nutrition. Moreover, swimming crabs are available earlier than Chinese hairy crabs, and the crab season ends later, so there is sufficient supply in the market to meet the needs of citizens for eating crabs. These are the reasons why citizens choose Zhoushan swimming crabs.



Picture crab eight taels - Zhoushan red crab

Fourth round pk: price

The price of swimming crab is affordable, and the hairy crab is "beaten" in terms of cost performance

According to the market prices in previous years, a female crab weighing 3.5 liang is priced at 168 yuan, and a male crab weighing 4.5 liang is priced at 178 yuan. Moreover, authentic hairy crabs are never sold by jin, but only by piece!



Picture crab eight taels - Zhoushan red crab

In comparison, the price of swimming crabs is much lower, only around 20-80 yuan per kilogram. According to the latest price trends, the price of female swimming crabs weighing about half a catty is 90-100 yuan per catty, and the price of male swimming crabs weighing about half a catty is 50 yuan per catty.

Fifth round: Taste

Compared with hairy crabs, swimming crabs have thicker meat, while swimming crabs are definitely more cost-effective!

The thigh meat of the hairy crab is short and fine, and tastes like scallops; the calf meat is long and tender, and tastes like whitebait; the crab body meat is white and crystal clear, better than white fish; the crab roe is even more wonderful and beyond description. The crab roe is a seafood treasure after being dried, and is the best seafood.

Swimming crabs are also called white crabs. They are steamed or boiled, and the whole house is full of crab fragrance. There is no need to add too many seasonings. The roe is hard, and the meat is stringy. Use chopsticks to poke the big crab legs. The long strips of meat are the most delicious. Even if you wash your hands three times after eating, the crab fragrance is still lingering on your fingers.

My personal feeling is that lobsters and oysters are more delicious and easier to eat. Hairy crabs are delicious, but too troublesome to eat. It takes a long time to finish a crab.

I think after trying so many, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are the best and most delicious. How many times better than seafood?

Chinese hairy crabs vs. swimming crabs? When I was a kid, I couldn't tell the difference. I grew up in the countryside and used to catch wild river crabs by the river. They were small, weighing only about one or two ounces, but they tasted great. Now it's the season of "autumn wind blows, crab feet itch, chrysanthemums bloom, and crabs come to eat", and foodies are getting restless again. Which one should I choose, swimming crabs or Chinese hairy crabs? Which one tastes better? This is probably another problem faced by people with difficulty making choices, so let me share my opinion.

First is the swimming crab. The most conspicuous part of the swimming crab is the two pointed corners on its shell. You have to be careful when holding it. There are also three raised points in the middle of the shell. The overall shape is like a shuttle, hence the name "swimming crab".

Advantages of swimming crab:

1. The swimming crab is a sea crab. Its color is brighter and will change with the surrounding environment, so its color is richer than that of the hairy crab.

2. The size of swimming crabs is larger than that of hairy crabs. Unlike hairy crabs which only weigh 30 or 40 grams, swimming crabs weigh 80 grams and have more meat.

3. Both swimming crabs and hairy crabs are rich in nutrients such as protein and minerals, but the nutritional value of swimming crabs is slightly higher than that of hairy crabs.

4. The price of swimming crabs is much lower than that of hairy crabs, which is affordable for most people and relatively cost-effective to eat.

The second is the hairy crab, also known as the Chinese mitten crab. There are many legends about the origin of the name of the hairy crab. The hairy crab is a river crab that lives in freshwater lakes and rivers. Its claws are covered with fluff and its body is nearly round.

Advantages of hairy crabs:

1. The taste of hairy crabs is fresher than that of swimming crabs, and the fishy smell is not so strong. They are delicious if simply steamed or boiled without adding any seasoning.

2. The meat of hairy crab is tender and firm, while the meat of swimming crab is relatively coarse and loose.

3. The hairy crab has more roe than the swimming crab, and the delicious roe is a favorite of many people.

4. Hairy crabs are easy to store and transport, while sea crabs cannot leave seawater. River crabs are different and only need fresh water.

I wonder if you have a clearer understanding of these two crabs after reading the advantages of swimming crabs and hairy crabs above. In summary, if you want to eat more meat, more affordable, and want to eat spicy crabs, crab paste, and crab roe, then eat swimming crabs; if you want to eat crab roe and tender meat, then eat hairy crabs.

Finally, although crabs are good, don’t eat too much, especially river crabs. Don’t eat dead crabs. Don’t eat them with persimmons. Pregnant women and people with weak constitutions should not eat too much. And a reminder, eat female crabs in September.