Chinese Mitten Crab (Da Zha Xie)
秋の中国の主役！濃厚な蟹脂と蟹身を味わう淡水蟹の王様
Description
A freshwater crab called 'Da Zha Xie' in China. Those from Yangcheng Lake near Suzhou are considered premium. A relative of the JP Japanese mitten crab, but larger; the rich roe of females and milt of males in autumn (Sept-Nov) are praised as world-class.
Classification: Everyone, Ingredient, Chinese Mitten Crab, Da Zha Xie, Seasonal, Autumn Flavor, Yangcheng Lake, Premium
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How to use
Ingredients
- Chinese mitten crab(Live)
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Steamed Whole Crab]: Steamed whole and eaten with black vinegar, ginger, and sugar; the most luxurious traditional way.
- Shredded meat/roe used for noodles or Xiaolongbao fillings (Xie Fen).
- Marinated alive in Shaoxing wine (Zui Xie).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Sweet crab meat and roe richer than sea urchin or cheese
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Substitute with JP Japanese mitten crab, but size and richness differ)
Pairing
Black Vinegar / Shaoxing Wine / Ginger Tea
Trivia
Premium crabs have anti-counterfeit tags (origin rings) on claws, with QR codes to verify production history.
Eating tips & etiquette
In medicinal thought, it's a 'Great Cold' food. Thus, drinking body-warming Shaoxing wine during the meal and hot ginger tea after is an absolute health rule.
Allergen
Crab