Can I eat river crabs when they are cold

River crabs are a type of seafood that tastes particularly good. Of course, for ordinary people, the price of river crabs in the market is also quite high. Many people buy river crabs but cannot eat them, but they worry about wasting them and are reluctant to throw them away. After a long time, the crabs have become cold, so they just pick them up and eat them directly. So, can river crabs still be eaten after they are cold? Let’s study it together.

Crabs can be eaten when they are cold, and it is best to eat them within 12 hours after cooking. However, it is best not to eat crabs overnight, as toxic substances will be produced in the crab intestines overnight, which are harmful to the human body. When crabs die, toxins are produced in their bodies. Even if they are steamed, the toxins will still remain, so dead crabs must be thrown away. It is best not to eat overnight crabs, as they contain histidine after being cooked, which can easily cause poisoning. Crab meat is rich in protein and is easier to absorb and digest than meats such as beef and pork. However, the cholesterol in crab roe is very high and it is not advisable to eat too much, especially for people with high blood lipids and high blood pressure.

According to Chinese tradition, eating crabs cannot be without ginger. Experts remind that people who are afraid of cold and prone to headaches can add more ginger when eating crabs. This is because, not only in terms of taste, crab and ginger vinegar are a good match, but ginger is also hot and spicy in nature, which can dispel cold and warm the stomach. The ginger juice in ginger also has the effects of sterilization, deodorization and detoxification. If northerners are not used to eating ginger, adding some garlic can have the same effect.

Yellow wine has always been the best "partner" of crabs. The ancients had the elegant hobby of "drinking yellow wine and eating drunken crabs". Li Changping said that drinking some white wine or yellow wine when eating crabs can relieve the symptoms and drive away the cold. In addition, drinking some wine when eating crabs can also have the effect of disinfection and sterilization. But it should be noted that when eating crabs, you must not drink iced drinks, as this will aggravate the stomach cold.

Learn the "Five Things to Look For" When Eating Crabs

Five looks. Take a look at the crab shell: the back of the shell is dark green, and the body is generally thick and solid; the back of the shell is yellow, and most of them are thin. Second, look at the belly button: if the belly button is protruding, it is generally full of fat, while if it is sunken, it has insufficient fat. Third, look at the crab legs: the ones with more bristles on them are better. You can also lift up the second-to-last leg to see whether it is full. Fourth, look at the gender: eat males in September (lunar calendar) and females in October. When choosing, mainly look at the belly button: those with round belly buttons are females, and those with pointed belly buttons are males. Fifth, look at vitality: Turn the crab over so that its belly is facing upwards. If it can quickly turn over using its legs, it is healthy and alive. In addition, crabs with clean abdomens indicate good water quality and little pollution.