Crabs dishes are very popular in Uncle Leong seafood restaurant and are the favourite items of almost everyone. All crabs are built the same, whether they’re big or small. But most of us have very limited knowledge of crabs and we can only distinguish the crabs as being big or small, and that’s how far our knowledge goes.
To enlighten you on the knowledge of the different types of crabs, below are the different descriptions of the types of crabs that you can find in our country, you can find everything you need to know about your favourite seafood delights at Uncle Leong seafood restaurant.
What are the 5 most popular types of crabs in Singapore?
1. Alaskan king crab
The Alaskan king crab has three sub types—the red king crab, blue king crab and golden king crab which not many people about it. These gigantic types can be distinguished through their colours. But when cooked, they all turn reddish-orange. As for the taste, the red king crab generally has a sweeter meat taste than the blue crab, which makes it a prized possession in the crab types.
The third one, the golden king crab, is the most easily available type in Alaska, but it cannot compare to the other two types mentioned in terms of size and taste. It generally has less meat filling.
2. Sri Lankan crab
The Sri Lankan crab is also known as mud crabs, these hard shelled ones are hard to find because their habitat is deep in the muddy mangroves; hence, the name. They can be caught by using a rod which pulls them from their hiding place. They have a distinct colour which ranges from dark green to bluish green and once they mature, their size can reach up to 20cm in length.
This type of crab is quite popular in Singapore. These delicacies from Sri Lanka are used to create your favourite chilli crab. They are known for their snow white and tender meat. With a tinge of sweetness to it, this complemented really well with that rich and spicy chilli sauce.
3. Hairy crab
It is easy to distinguish these crabs. Just look at the claws and if they seem to have dark and hairy mittens on them, then that’s a hairy crab. Also known as Chinese mitten crab, these are mostly found in the eastern estuaries of the Fujian province in China.
When autumn falls in China, these crabs become a delicacy for the Chinese believe that they have a cooling effect on the body. Aside from their meat, these crabs which are only as big as your palms, are harvested for their crab roe.
4. Snow crab
Plentiful in the Pacific and the Atlantic region, the snow crabs are prized because of their sweet meat. These crustaceans are known for their long legs which are also sold separately. Sometimes, these are also called queen crabs because the length of the legs are comparable to those of a king crab’s, but they don’t grow as long as the latter’s.
5. Flower crab
These crustaceans dwell in the Indian and Pacific Ocean regions. You can easily distinguish the male from the female because the first one has a bright blue colour with spots while the latter has a duller green colour with a rounder carapace.
Known for their sweet meat, the snow crab becomes a soft-shelled crab when it has shed off its exoskeleton; hence, the carapace is still soft. These are highly in demand because they can be sold with hard or soft shells.
Armed with the knowledge of the different types of crabs, you can confidently pick and enjoy all the crab dishes that are available at Uncle Leong seafood.
To enlighten you on the knowledge of the different types of crabs, below are the different descriptions of the types of crabs that you can find in our country, you can find everything you need to know about your favourite seafood delights at Uncle Leong seafood restaurant.
What are the 5 most popular types of crabs in Singapore?
1. Alaskan king crab
The Alaskan king crab has three sub types—the red king crab, blue king crab and golden king crab which not many people about it. These gigantic types can be distinguished through their colours. But when cooked, they all turn reddish-orange. As for the taste, the red king crab generally has a sweeter meat taste than the blue crab, which makes it a prized possession in the crab types.
The third one, the golden king crab, is the most easily available type in Alaska, but it cannot compare to the other two types mentioned in terms of size and taste. It generally has less meat filling.
2. Sri Lankan crab
The Sri Lankan crab is also known as mud crabs, these hard shelled ones are hard to find because their habitat is deep in the muddy mangroves; hence, the name. They can be caught by using a rod which pulls them from their hiding place. They have a distinct colour which ranges from dark green to bluish green and once they mature, their size can reach up to 20cm in length.
This type of crab is quite popular in Singapore. These delicacies from Sri Lanka are used to create your favourite chilli crab. They are known for their snow white and tender meat. With a tinge of sweetness to it, this complemented really well with that rich and spicy chilli sauce.
3. Hairy crab
It is easy to distinguish these crabs. Just look at the claws and if they seem to have dark and hairy mittens on them, then that’s a hairy crab. Also known as Chinese mitten crab, these are mostly found in the eastern estuaries of the Fujian province in China.
When autumn falls in China, these crabs become a delicacy for the Chinese believe that they have a cooling effect on the body. Aside from their meat, these crabs which are only as big as your palms, are harvested for their crab roe.
4. Snow crab
Plentiful in the Pacific and the Atlantic region, the snow crabs are prized because of their sweet meat. These crustaceans are known for their long legs which are also sold separately. Sometimes, these are also called queen crabs because the length of the legs are comparable to those of a king crab’s, but they don’t grow as long as the latter’s.
5. Flower crab
These crustaceans dwell in the Indian and Pacific Ocean regions. You can easily distinguish the male from the female because the first one has a bright blue colour with spots while the latter has a duller green colour with a rounder carapace.
Known for their sweet meat, the snow crab becomes a soft-shelled crab when it has shed off its exoskeleton; hence, the carapace is still soft. These are highly in demand because they can be sold with hard or soft shells.
Armed with the knowledge of the different types of crabs, you can confidently pick and enjoy all the crab dishes that are available at Uncle Leong seafood.