How much is red king crab per jin? A detailed guide to its origin, market season and preparation
If the king crab is regarded as the “emperor” among crabs, and the snow crab is the “long-legged heartthrob” among crabs, have you ever seen a crab “dressed in red mink”? It is the red king crab we are talking about today. It has a beautiful and elegant body, and its color is brownish-red. Although its limbs are not as developed as those of the king crab, it swims quickly, especially its two front legs, which are firm and strong and are its main tool for defense when encountering enemies. Like other crabs in this sea area, the red king crab prefers low temperatures. How much is red king crab per jin? Where is its origin? When is it on the market? How is it prepared?
How much is red king crab per jin?
Normally 30 yuan per jin. Of course, the price varies slightly depending on the local market, size and market supply, and is for reference only.
Where is the origin of red king crab?
Red king crab is produced in the waters of Japan, the waters of Vladivostok in Russia, the waters of the Korean Bay and other areas. It is a perennial underwater crab-like organism that generally lives below 1,000 meters. Adult male red king crabs are generally between 0.6-2 kg, while females are relatively smaller in size, generally between 0.3 and 0.7 kg.
When is it on the market
Generally, red king crab comes on the market around the Mid-Autumn Festival. However, because the crab situation differs each year, the time red king crab comes on the market also differs, mainly depending on when the temperature begins to drop.
Red king crab preparation
Boiled red king crab
Ingredients: red king crab
Method:
1. Wash the red king crab clean
2. Put a pot of water, add cooking wine and ginger. After the water boils, put it in and cook for 20 minutes.
3. Once cooked, use crab tongs or large scissors to cut open the crab claws, then dip in lemon, soy sauce or vinegar and eat together.
Warm tips:
1. Live red king crab tastes much better than crab that has been cooked and then frozen.
2. The body of the red king crab is relatively thick, so it needs to be cooked for a longer time.
3. The crab legs and shell have many bristles, so be very careful not to prick your hands.
4. When eating, use scissors to cut off the crab legs, break open the shell, remove the gills (the grayish-white strip-like spongy things exposed on the surface after breaking it open), and then enjoy the delicious crab meat. Eating crab legs requires the help of scissors; do not break them with your hands, as it is very easy to get pricked.