What to do if a crab pricks your finger

Crabs are very nutritious and delicious. Many people like to eat crabs very much. Many people like to buy crabs and cook them at home. They feel that the crabs they cook are clean and hygienic. No matter what method you use to cook crabs, you must make sure to clean the crabs thoroughly before cooking. There are many small burrs on the crabs, and if you are not careful, you can easily get pricked by them, so you must handle them properly.

What to do if you are pricked by a crab and bleed

1. When you are caught by a crab, remember not to pull it hard or try to force it apart, as it will only get tighter. Instead, gently place the crab and your hand into the water and tap the crab's back at the same time. The crab will then release its claws. Alternatively, take chopsticks or a thin wooden stick or something like that and reach towards the crab's claws. It will quickly take the bait and turn to grab the chopsticks, and your hands will be free. The same method is used for lobsters.

2. When the crab releases its claws, if your hand is pinched and bleeds, don't panic:

(1) First, we should wash it with warm water;

(2) Then, clean and disinfect the wound; use iodine or disinfectant to clean it and keep it dry.

(3) Finally, just cover it with a Band-Aid.

3. Seek medical attention and get a diagnosis based on the severity of the condition.

Tips: If small red spots appear on the pinched area after your hand heals, don't panic. They are bruises left over from the healing of the wound and will disappear in about three days.

How to avoid being pinched by crab claws:

1. When washing crabs, you can use your thumb and middle finger to pinch the left and right sides of the crab with the crab shell facing up.

2. Put the crab in a basin, pour in an appropriate amount of clean water, then add a small amount of white wine and mix evenly. After the crab is drunk, you can wash it with confidence.

3. Place the crab belly up in 45-degree warm water. Wait until the crab is stunned and then start scrubbing it. But you must pay attention to controlling the water temperature. If the water temperature is too low, it will not stun the crabs. If the water temperature is too high, it will easily affect the taste of the crab meat.

How to cook boiled crab

Ingredients: 3 crabs, some shredded ginger, some water, some salt, some cooking wine

practice:

Clean the crabs and set them aside, but keep their claws tied. Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, add the shredded ginger and bring to a boil. When the water boils, put the crabs in. When the water boils again, add appropriate amount of salt and cooking wine, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the crabs are cooked. When serving, dip it in the sauce made from chopped ginger, garlic and vinegar.