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How to de-shell a hairy crab in 3 minutes

Hairy crab season is well underway with several restaurants around town offering these prized crustaceans in late November or early December, but many people have trouble de-shelling them. SCMP.tv invites Lin Gangli, a crab de-shelling expert, to teach you how to complete the mission in 3 minutes. 

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