Up to now, I haven't come across a foreigner who dares to take on hairy crabs.
Chinese cuisine: Steamed Hairy Crab 大闸蟹 Introduce one Chinese dish to foreigners every day
What Is It?
Steamed Hairy Crab is a seasonal delicacy from the Yangtze River Delta, especially famous in Jiangsu Province. The crabs are steamed whole, prized for their golden roe and sweet, delicate meat.
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Story
Hairy crabs are most famous from Yangcheng Lake, near Suzhou. Every autumn, when the crabs are in season, people from all over China flock to enjoy this luxurious delicacy.
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