How do you cook frozen velvet crabs?

1. Thaw the crabs: Gently thaw the frozen velvet crabs in the refrigerator overnight or place them in a sink filled with cold water for a few hours until completely thawed.

2. Prepare the crabs: Rinse the thawed crabs under cold running water to remove any ice crystals or impurities.

3. Choose a cooking method: You can cook velvet crabs using different methods, including steaming, boiling, or stir-frying. Each method has its own unique flavor and texture, so choose the one you prefer.

Here's a basic guide to cooking velvet crabs using each method:

a) Steaming:

- Place a steamer basket in a large pot and fill the bottom of the pot with about an inch of water.

- Bring the water to a boil.

- Place the velvet crabs in the steamer basket and cover the pot with a lid.

- Steam the crabs for about 10 minutes, or until the shells turn bright orange and the meat is opaque throughout.

b) Boiling:

- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.

- Add the velvet crabs to the boiling water and cook them for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shells turn bright orange and the meat is opaque throughout.

c) Stir-frying:

- Heat some oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.

- Add the velvet crabs and stir-fry them for a few minutes until the shells turn bright orange and the meat is opaque throughout.

- You can add various sauces, vegetables, and seasonings according to your preference to create your own unique stir-fry dish.

4. Serve the crabs: Once the velvet crabs are cooked, let them cool slightly before serving. You can serve them whole or break them apart and remove the meat from the shells. Enjoy with your favorite sauces or dips!