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Chongming old hairy crab

Chongming old hairy crab

  • There are about 20 species of crabs available for consumption in the world, and the most famous is the Chinese mitten crab. The most famous Chinese mitten crabs are Shengfang crab from Baiyangdian Lake, Qingshui crab from Yangcheng Lake and Laomao crab from Chongming. Because its two large claws are full of fine fluff, it is commonly known as old...
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Chongming old hairy crab

There are about 20 species of crabs available for consumption in the world, and the most famous is the Chinese mitten crab. The most famous Chinese mitten crabs are Shengfang crab from Baiyangdian Lake, Qingshui crab from Yangcheng Lake and Laomao crab from Chongming. Because its two large claws are full of fine hair, it is commonly known as "old hairy crab", and its appearance has the characteristics of "green back, white belly, golden claws, and yellow hair", and it is one of the most famous local specialties in Chongming District, Shanghai.
Chongming Island is located in the waters of the Yangtze River estuary, there are snails, mussels and benthic organisms on the island, the water quality is rich in a variety of nutrients and plankton, it is the natural bait of Chongming hairy crab, and it is also a good environment for the growth of hairy crabs. In 2007, it obtained the national geographical indication product protection.
At the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, the nutrition and umami of Chongming old hairy crab enter the most abundant stage, which can be described as "male crab paste full belly, female crab shell yellow". Since 2008, Chongming began to hold an annual "Chongming Old Crab Festival" that lasted for a month, and each session launched a theme, mainly holding activities such as fishing ceremonies, crab painting, crab fishing, and crab tasting, which is also the best time to buy and taste. In addition, when the old hairy crab is on the market, many crab restaurants in Shanghai are also good places to taste, and you will not be wrong to follow the recommended list of the best crab feasts in Shanghai.
Where to buy: Farmers' market, restaurant

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