How to freeze crabs

Crabs are very popular as they are rich in protein, minerals and other trace elements that are beneficial to people's bodies. People buy a lot of crabs to eat in their daily lives, and when they can't eat them all, they need to freeze the crabs and store them to prevent them from spoiling. There are certain requirements for freezing crabs. Here we will introduce in detail how to freeze crabs best.

Method 1

If you don’t finish eating it that night, wait until it cools down completely, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it. You can also freeze it if conditions permit. However, the cooked crabs stored in the refrigerator should not be kept beyond noon of the next day at the latest, and you must remember to steam them again when eating them. It is best to add some minced ginger when eating them to help kill bacteria. Eating crabs in this way can ensure that you enjoy the deliciousness while taking safety into consideration.

Method 2

If you want to eat preserved cooked crabs, try to steam them thoroughly before eating, but cover them in the freezer (not refrigerator) of the refrigerator, because cooked crabs are poisonous after contact with fog, dew, etc. You must cook them again when eating them the next day. Cook them in boiling water and heat them for another half an hour after boiling to prevent the microorganisms in the crab from being completely killed. Avoid eating crabs without adding seasoning because crabs are cold in nature. When eating crabs, you should add ginger powder, vinegar, etc. to prevent hurting your stomach. But if it tastes bad, it is best to throw it away. Although it is a waste, health is more important.

Method 3

If you want to store cooked crabs for a short time, you can cover them with plastic wrap and place them in a cool and ventilated place. Generally, it can be kept fresh for 6-8 hours, provided that the weather is cold and the temperature is low. If the weather is hot and you want to preserve cooked crabs for a short period of time, you should put them in the refrigerator. In this way, the crabs from noon can be preserved until the evening, but not overnight. If you want to store cooked crabs for a long time, such as overnight, you should put the crabs in the freezer. However, directly freezing the cooked crabs can easily cause them to lose moisture, becoming very dry and inedible. When freezing, you can freeze the crabs together with the soup used to cook them to preserve the freshness of the crabs.