How much is Yangcheng Lake hairy crab per jin now?

Yangcheng Lake hairy crab is large and plump; generally three crabs weigh 500 grams, a large one weighs more than 250 grams each, and the largest can reach 500 grams. It has a blue back, white belly, golden claws and yellow hair, ten nimble legs, plump meat and rich nutrition. Since ancient times it has captivated countless diners. Now let us take a look together at how much Yangcheng Lake hairy crab costs per jin!

The listing time of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab

1. Although the June yellow crab of Yangcheng Lake is not as large as an adult hairy crab, the roe of the Yangcheng Lake June yellow crab is already so plump it is almost flowing out. Tasting Yangcheng Lake June yellow hairy crab has become a summer scenery. As the saying goes, no matter how busy you are, do not forget the June yellow, which shows that Yangcheng Lake June yellow crab is still worth tasting.

2. Mid-September to October is the mature season of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab. Among them, in the ninth lunar month the female crab has a bulging shell and full roe, with fine and tender meat. In October the male crab has thick and rich paste, abundant meat and a delicious taste, making it the best period for eating crab.

3. Every November is the true season for tasting Yangcheng Lake hairy crab. Although Yangcheng Lake hairy crab comes later than hairy crabs produced in other lakes, the deliciousness of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab is far beyond that of crabs produced in ordinary lakes.

How much is Yangcheng Lake hairy crab per jin?

Specification Package Package specification Reference price Unit price (yuan/jin) Six-piece pack Package A 3.2 liang male crab, 2.2 liang female crab, 3 of each 326 yuan/box 201 Package B 3.6 liang male crab, 2.6 liang female crab, 3 of each 526 yuan/box 283 Package C 4.0 liang male crab, 3.0 liang female crab, 3 of each 826 yuan/box 393 Eight-piece pack Package A 3.2 liang male crab, 2.2 liang female crab, 4 of each 428 yuan/box 198 Package B 3.6 liang male crab, 2.6 liang female crab, 4 of each 688 yuan/box 277 Package C 4.0 liang male crab, 3.0 liang female crab, 4 of each 1088 yuan/box 388 Package D 4.6 liang male crab, 3.2 liang female crab, 4 of each 1518 yuan/box 486 Package E 5.0 liang male crab, 3.5 liang female crab, 4 of each 2288 yuan/box 673 Package F 6.0 liang male crab, 4.0 liang female crab, 4 of each 3688 yuan/box 922 Ten-piece pack Package C 4.0 liang male crab, 3.0 liang female crab, 5 of each 1379 yuan/box 394 Package D 4.6 liang male crab, 3.2 liang female crab, 5 of each 1899 yuan/box 487 Package E 5.0 liang male crab, 3.5 liang female crab, 5 of each 2889 yuan/box 680 Package F 6.0 liang male crab, 4.0 liang female crab, 5 of each 4689 yuan/box 938

Note: Generally speaking, the weight of each pair of genuine Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, one male and one female, is between 5.5 and 8.5 liang, and the price of each pair of hairy crabs ranges from 50 to 300 yuan. The larger the specification, the more expensive the price, but it definitely does not increase by an average price per liang; rather, the larger the specification, the greater the price increase.

How to choose Yangcheng Lake hairy crab

1. Blue back: The shell of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab is a blue mud color, smooth and glossy. Because this color is elegant and clean and pleasing to the eye, it is called blue-shell crab. This is the unique appearance given to it by the clear water of Yangcheng Lake. The blue back of the hairy crab looks as if it is coated with a layer of clear oil; at a rough glance it is nearly gray, while on closer look it is like a crystal lamp, gray with blue, blue and shining. Compared with other crabs it appears full of spirit, just like a mighty and radiant armored general.

2. White belly: The umbilical and belly shell that touches the mud is crystal white, without ink-colored spots. The belly shell of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab is generally white, unusually white, white with blue and glossy, giving a feeling of crystal white. This is because the clear bottom of Yangcheng Lake grows dense pig bristle grass and other aquatic plants. The hairy crabs living here often crawl on the aquatic plants and rub against them, just like utensils constantly washed and polished in clear water. Therefore, the white belly of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab can give people a jade-like aesthetic feeling in appearance.

3. Golden claws: The claws of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab are golden yellow, solid and strong. Placed on a glass plate, its eight legs stand upright, both pincers raised in the air, the belly and back arched, and it looks awe-inspiring. The crab claws are similar to the golden yellow of top-grade tobacco, so it is also called golden-claw crab, while ordinary crabs often contact mud and appear gray-brown.

4. Yellow hair: The hair on the legs of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab is long and yellow, each strand upright, and the down on both pincers and eight legs is golden yellow and 3 to 4 cm long. Ordinary crabs not only have gray-brown claws, but their down is also short.

How to eat Yangcheng Lake hairy crab

1. Steamed hairy crab

[Ingredients] Hairy crab, scallion, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, cooking oil, cooking wine.

[Method] ① Put the hairy crab in water to spit out the dirt, scrub the crab clean with a toothbrush; there is no need to untie the rope binding the hairy crab. ② Put water in a pot, add sliced ginger and knotted scallion, add a few drops of cooking wine and cooking oil, put in the steamer basket and arrange the hairy crabs, cover with the lid and steam over high heat for 5 minutes, then turn to medium heat and steam for 10 minutes. ③ Mince ginger and garlic, add light soy sauce and vinegar to make a sauce, and add a few drops of sesame oil. ④ Untie the steamed crab and place it on a plate, then it is ready to eat dipped in the sauce.

2. Secret-recipe crab

[Ingredients] One crab, four liang garlic, chili pepper, huai salt.

[Method] ① First clean the crab and cut it into 4 to 6 pieces. ② Heat oil in a pan, fry the crab until golden brown, then remove and set aside. ③ Put the minced garlic into the oil pan and fry until golden brown, then remove and set aside. ④ Stir-fry the chili pepper briefly, then put the crab and minced garlic into the pan, add huai salt and mix well.