A large, thin shelled crab with full, sweet meat packed into every segment. Individually frozen so the legs stay whole and the shell does not crack in transit.

What is in the pack

• Net weight: 2 kg
• 6 to 7 whole crabs
• Each crab weighs 280 to 340 g across a 12 to 14 cm shell

Where it comes from

Wild caught in the Zhoushan fishing grounds and frozen offshore

Its condition

Individually quick frozen right after landing, one crab at a time

Storage and thawing

Keep at -18 C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator, then scrub the shell under cold water and lift off the carapace before cooking.

Shelf life and delivery

Best within 9 months of the pack date on the back panel. Ships in an insulated box with gel ice.

How to cook it

Steam for 12 to 15 minutes until the shell turns bright orange and serve with a ginger and vinegar dip. Or chop it into pieces, sear the cut sides in a hot wok and finish with rice cakes and stock. Serve it straight from the pot; reheating is what dries the meat out.

Allergen

Contains crustaceans. Keep it away from anyone who reacts to this group, and wash hands, boards and knives after handling raw product.