This is a famous dish in Quanzhou, and its best raw ingredient must be mud crabs (Scylla serrata) from Shihu Lake in Jinjiang, a county-level city in Quanzhou.

The oil baked crab looks glossy red, tastes fresh and delicious with its original flavor. Because of its brilliant red color, it is considered to bring luck and a festive atmosphere during festivals or auspicious events.