The Hairy Crab Club Box
The ultimate autumn delicacy, delivered as a gift-ready experience.
YangCheng Lake Hairy Crabs are one of China's most celebrated luxury ingredients — prized for their rich, golden roe, sweet meat, and clean umami depth. Sourced from YangCheng Lake and raised through natural ecological farming with a purely natural diet, these crabs deliver distinctly sweet meat and a clean, savory umami.
This is not just a delivery. It's a complete gifting experience. Each box includes professional crab tools, black vinegar for dipping, and ginger tea to warm the palate after — everything your recipient needs for an authentic hairy crab feast.
Origin: YangCheng Lake
State: Live
Available Options:
- Male Crabs (肉蟹) — Prized for firm, sweet meat
- Female Crabs (膏蟹) — Prized for rich, golden roe
Bundle:
- 6 pcs — $238
- 8 pcs — $308
- 12 pcs — $438
What's Included:
✓ Live YangCheng Lake Hairy Crabs
✓ Professional crab eating tools
✓ Black vinegar for dipping
✓ Ginger tea (warming digestif)
🦀 Why Choose Male or Female?
Male Crabs (公蟹): Firm, sweet meat with a clean, delicate flavor. Best enjoyed steamed with light seasoning to highlight the natural sweetness.
Female Crabs (母蟹): Rich, golden roe with a creamy, umami-packed texture. The signature autumn indulgence for roe lovers.
Can't decide? Mix both in your gift box for variety.
Handling & Preparation Guide
Storage: Keep live crabs in the chiller at 0–4°C, covered with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Consume within 24 hours for peak freshness.
Cooking:
- Steam live crabs for 15–18 minutes (depending on size).
- Serve with black vinegar and ginger tea to balance the richness.
- Use the included tools to crack and extract meat and roe cleanly.
Chef's Tip: The ginger tea is essential — it aids digestion and warms the stomach after consuming cold-natured crab.
Who Should Avoid Hairy Crabs?
Hairy crabs are considered "cooling" in traditional Chinese medicine. We recommend that pregnant women, those with sensitive digestion, or individuals prone to gout consult with a healthcare professional before consuming.
(Disclaimer: Please consume live seafood at your own risk. Avant Marketplace ensures all crabs are delivered live and to standard, but we cannot accept responsibility for individual biological reactions.)
