{"id":55673,"date":"2024-09-25T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T01:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=55673"},"modified":"2024-09-25T09:13:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T01:13:19","slug":"how-to-cook-hairy-crab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/how-to-cook-hairy-crab\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips: How To Cook And Peel Hairy Crab Like A Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hairy crab \u2014 the prized delicacy that is only available from October to November each year. You\u2019ll recognise it from its distinctive dark green shell (before it\u2019s popped into the steamer, of course), and its fuzzy brown claws that earned the hairy crab its name. Loved for its natural sweetness and buttery roe, knowing how to cook hairy crab properly is key in enhancing the deliciousness of this dish. Here, we spoke to Head Chef Ng Sen Tio of acclaimed Cantonese restaurant YAN in National Gallery Singapore for expert tips on how to cook hairy crabs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to cook the best hairy crab at home this 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n

Never handled live crabs before? Fret not! The trick is to keep the string ties on \u2014 so the crabs don\u2019t scuttle off! \u2014 and clean the crabs one at a time. When ordering live hairy crabs, it\u2019s best to cook them on the day itself instead of storing them in the freezer. <\/span><\/p>\n