Swimming crab is one of the specialties of Ca Mau land. Swimming crab can be processed into many delicious and attractive dishes such as grilled, roasted salt, cooked rice noodles, etc. However, boiled swimming crab is easy to prepare, fast processing and attractive many people.

Delicious boiled swimming crab. Photo: Huynh Lam.

 
In Ca Mau there are two types of swimming crabs: swimming crab caught in the sea relatively large; swimming crab living in rivers and ponds have a much smaller than sea crabs. On average 1 kilo is about 5-6 units. However, wherever they live, the Ca Mau crabs are still delicious, are nutritious foods, seafoods are popular and have high economic value. Ca Mau swimming crab is cheap and only ranges from 100,000 to 250,000/ kilo (depending on the size of the crab).

One particular thing is Ca Mau swimming crabs are only living in the natural environment, not be fed so the meat is tasty, juicy and their fat are very delicious.

The boiled swimming crab is very simple and easy to make. Boiled swimming crabs should choose relatively large one, alive, and the fatter the more delicious.

Before processing, the swimming crab is washed, put into the pot, pour water and open fire. If you want to boil beautifully, should be used to rope to tight for pincers not drop. Boiled swimming crabs usually change from green, gray to red. Boiled swimming crabs are very fast ripe. Normally, boiled swimming crab from 5 to 10 minutes is ripe.

Boiled swimming crabs should be hot eaten, often served with coriander and serve with salt lemon pepper.

Ca Mau swimming crab is a nutritious food that is sold in most restaurants, fresh seafood restaurants in Ca Mau city. If you have the opportunity to come to Ca Mau do not miss the opportunity to enjoy this attractive dish.