Sevan crayfish is not a separate type of crustacean, but the name of the crayfish that has taken root in the people, which is caught in the Armenian Lake Sevan. It is believed that it is especially large, delicious dishes are obtained from it, and besides, it lives in an ecologically clean reservoir. What actually is Sevan cancer, read in detail in the article.
Lake Sevan
In Armenia there is a large and very beautiful lake - Sevan. It is located at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level, lies about 60 km from Yerevan and is surrounded on all sides by the Caucasus Mountains. Since this freshwater reservoir is the largest of all the lakes of the Caucasus, it is an important source of drinking water. Therefore, Sevan is protected by the state, several reserves have been created in its basin.
The fauna of the lake is rich. Among other species that live in its azure waters, there is a narrow-toed crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus), which is popularly called the Sevan crayfish.
Sevan cancer - description
Actually this kind of cancerlives not only in the Armenian Lake Sevan, but also in many other fresh water bodies throughout Eurasia. Basically, it has a length of 16 to 18 cm, but in Lake Sevan it grows to a record 30 cm, which may be why it is isolated separately. The crayfish body is colored brown in different shades - from light sand to dark brown, which is more characteristic of old animals. The physique is graceful, this species is distinguished by strongly elongated pincers.
Narrow-clawed crayfish feels great in Lake Sevan. This reservoir is well warmed by the sun in summer, its waters are clean, warm and friendly, and they are also very rich in nutrients.
Why Sevan crayfish are valued
Crayfish neck lovers claim that the Sevan crayfish, the photo of which is in the article, has a special delicate taste, which is comparable to the taste of lobsters and crabs, its meat has a high biological value. It is very rich in proteins, also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, vitamins C, E, K and group B, organic acids. Since the Sevan crayfish has practically no fat, it is a real dietary product.
The advantage and difference of Sevan crayfish is their considerable size. One individual weighs at least 50 grams.
The cost of a delicacy. How to cook delicious food
Real Sevan cancer is considered a delicacy and costs from 800 rubles per kilogram. If this product is offered cheaper, then most likely the cancer does not come from the largest Armenian lake.
If you boughtlarge Sevan crayfish, then you need to cook them correctly. Recipe from the chef of a Yerevan restaurant: take 4 liters of water for 2 kg of crayfish. Boil water in a wide saucepan, throw into it 4 bay leaves, 15 black peppercorns, a couple of handfuls of dried dill with seeds, a small bunch of fresh cilantro and dill, green parsley, 5 tablespoons of s alt without a slide. Put live, cleanly washed Sevan crayfish into the prepared brine. Boil for 20 minutes, then remove the crayfish (they will turn bright red) and put to cool on a plate. transfer the cooled crayfish to a wide dish, garnish with herbs.
