Hele crab. [Photo/VCG]

Raised in Hele town, Wanning, a county-level city in Hainan province, Hele crab has rich, meaty flesh rarely found in other species. It is renowned for its golden yellow fat, resembling the rich hue of a salted duck egg yolk, with a fragrant aroma and rich nutritional content.

Hele crab. [Photo/VCG]

When it comes to preparing Hele crab, one of the most prevalent methods involves steaming the crab with broth and serving it with a dipping sauce comprising ginger, garlic and vinegar, a preparation that accentuates its delicious original flavors.

Hele crab. [Photo/VCG]

Hele crab. [Photo/VCG]