Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy a wide variety of giant mud crab dishes all around Taiwan.
Autumn is known for being the giant mud crab season in Taiwan, with locals rushing to restaurants and markets to take advantage of the great number of the delicious shellfish on offer.
In Kaohsiung, a restaurant has launched dishes such as "Thai King Curry Giant Mud Crab," a fusion of spicy Thai curry and juicy crab with crab tomalley. One diner compliments its aroma and sweet coconut aftertaste. The chef explains that the dish is made carefully with fried crabs and their special curry sauce. Paired with rice cakes to add texture, the taste of the season is in every bite.
Another restaurant in Tainan offers the crab as tempura dipped in batter and deep-fried, paired with refreshing local vegetables. When you take a bite, the crispy texture and special sauce are cleverly combined to stimulate your taste buds. Customers say the taste of the breaded legs is very unique. A chef elaborates that special techniques are used to coat them in flour and fry them.
A barbecue operator also features a huge crab platter. Eight large giant mud crabs are roasted whole to lock in their rich flavor. Instead of the usual rice cakes, they are served on a bed of stewed pork fat-seasoned rice.
The giant mud crab flavor is richest in the autumn, perfectly ready to be transformed into delicious delicacies, allowing foodies to truly enjoy crabtivating meals.