(Crabs under 5 inches should not be harvested from the water.) What’s the best way to set up the steamer? Before you get started, put the live crabs on plenty of ice, which helps keep them fresh ...

and place the steamer or wok over a high flame. When the water boils, place the dish of crabs in the steamer or wok, cover with the lid and cook over a high flame for 10-12 minutes (you may need ...

The most popular dish at The Chairman is the steamed flowery crab with aged Shaoxing wine and rice noodles, but the restaurant’s regular customers also love the steamed sticky rice with crabmeat ...

Turn off heat. Continue to let crabs steam in the covered pot, 5-10 minutes more, to ensure the meat cooks through. Meanwhile, in a small pot, melt 1 stick butter over medium heat, leaving the ...

Cover and steam for 1–2 minutes ... Toss the pasta with the crab, lemon zest and juice, dill and courgettes. Serve topping each portion with 1 tablespoon Parmesan and a grind of pepper.