Hele crab (Photo/Hainan Tourism Commission)
Hele crab is a local specialty of southeast Hainan‘s township of Hele. The orange-red crab roe in Hele crabs has an oily texture and a strong aroma. Hele Crab tastes best when steamed and eaten with ginger and vinegar. It maintains the original flavor of the crab and tastes especially fresh and delicate. It is best eaten during autumn.