King crab

Tuy Hoa - Vietnam

King crab, the species of which is considered a specialty of the waters of Phu Yen. This crab is known by fishermen as the king of crabs because this is the type of crab that was offered to kings in the past. This crab is rich in nutritional value, including protein, fat, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, many vitamins and other trace elements that are not only delicious but also very good for health, so they are often used to body nourishment.

King crab is as big as a spreading hand, its body is rounded and looks like a giant beetle or has a turtle-like shape, the head of the crab is slightly bent down, red-pink, square-shaped shell, short claws and rods, long crab head. and has a lot of beards. King crabs only live in clean seas with golden sandy bottoms and clear blue waters. Spring is the busiest time for king crabs, from December to March of the lunar calendar. The king crabs living in the deep sea are quite large, often weighing more than 1kg. To catch king crab, fishermen dive or use traps. In some places, fishermen use nets for bait to lure crabs in to eat bait and stick their feet in the net. This crab is not only delicious but also very healthy, so it is often used to nourish the body. Huynh De crab is often processed into many dishes, including those that are roasted with tamarind, salted, grilled, steamed with green pepper, boiled for fried onions or cooked with porridge. Looking at the outer shell of the emperor, I was impressed, but when I eat it, I understand why this crab is considered the king of crabs, because the king crab meat is delicious, the meat is firm, nutritious with high protein.

About Phu Yen, you can find king crab sold in many shops. King crab is processed into many different dishes, giving an unforgettable impression. King crab washed, peeled, cut into small pieces and then braised with rice is a rather simple dish. You can also boil crabs, get meat, marinate spices and then fry with oil to cook porridge. A delicious king crab porridge pot must have a layer of yellow onion fat on top, mixed with red brick juice and white meat fibers of the crab. But perhaps the attractive dish and help you feel the full deliciousness of king crab is probably steamed crab with salt and chili sauce. Firm, white crab meat, dipped in salt and spices, pounded with green peppers and a little monosodium glutamate, will seduce anyone and understand why since ancient times, this crab has been a favorite dish of kings. The taste is comparable to that of black cod or red salmon.

Addresses of quality Huynh De crabs in Phu Yen:

Chuc Xiu Restaurant - Bach Dang, 3, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen, Vietnam
Cay Phuong Seafood Restaurant - Bach Dang, 3, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen, Vietnam
Hoa Sua Shop - 174 Le Loi Street, Ward 4, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province, Vietnam Quan Son
Quan Son near the wooden bridge and embankment Bach Dang.

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