Well, who doesn’t like to get together with friends in the evening, take a beer and talk heart to heart? Surely many will agree that this is the most popular and enjoyable vacation. And who does not agree that beer needs a good snack! Moreover, now snacks for any choice can be more than picked up. Crackers, chips, fish - this is certainly good, but what about crayfish? Crayfish can be one of the most striking additions of the evening. If you are afraid of live crayfish or don’t know how to cook crayfish, then you should go to the store. In the store, of course, you will find ready-made, cooked. But crayfish experts say that they will still need to be cooked. For example, stuff with vegetables. Although any seller in the store will tell you how to cook crayfish yourself. But let's start with the purchase. Crayfish should be selected carefully and prudently. Take a closer look at each one. Who of the active crayfish is more active, take that. Do not be afraid for the first home cooking to take two kilograms at once, or even five. Of course, you have a question about the size of the cancer. The same experts on this wonderful snack recommend not paying attention to size. Even if the cancer is a long-liver (and this is 400 grams of live weight), its taste does not change. Small crayfish do not exist on sale, because they simply are not caught. And so, when you made the right choice of live crayfish, do not forget to look into the vegetable department and take a couple of bunches of fresh dill, bay leaf. You will also need black pepper. That's right, spices are the most important ingredients to properly cook crayfish at home. If you suddenly thought about a very important question how long to cook crayfish on time and on what fire, then perhaps take a bottle of red wine and calm down. It is also useful in deciding how to cook crayfish. By the way, crayfish combine with wine no worse than with beer. Going home, try not to disturb and not to shake strongly alive crayfish. If they roll onto their backs, they may die immediately. But this is not advisable.
Now comes the most important moment. These unforgettable minutes will help you figure out how to cook crayfish! In a large pot, add about 5 liters of sufficient water. For 5 liters, put 5 tablespoons of salt. Crayfish are very fond of salt, so pour in and don't be afraid! Crayfish should be put, before the water boils, in the refrigerator in some container and covered with a wet towel. There, the crayfish will feel quite comfortable and will be able to live if necessary for a couple more days. When the water in the pan boils, the question of how to cook the crayfish you ask yourself for the last time. Because now it's time to gently grab the animal by the back and lower it into the water. You must understand that the sight is not for everyone. Still, crayfish are living things. But! Let this not let you forget to put more dill, because crayfish like dill like no other. Next bay leaf, a couple of leaves, and peas 20 black pepper. Some people like to cook crayfish for beer. But this, admittedly, is an amateur choice. Practitioners advise adding a liter of beer at 5 liters. In such a mixture, the crayfish will cook much tastier. On which fire to cook crayfish - a question that has two answers. Some people prefer to cook over high heat. Threw it into boiling water, 15-20 (depending on size) minutes and you're done! Others suggest boiling crayfish over low heat, then it will take an hour, or even one and a half, and 10 minutes before turning it off, add a glass of red wine to the pan. No wonder they took him in the store, because the truth! In any case, after turning off, let the crayfish stand for 10 minutes in such a delicious brine. During this time, you can cut a lemon, open the olives and invite guests to the table. You will certainly enjoy the dish itself, and your friends will simply be delighted.