Hélè Xiè refers to the famous Hele crab from Wanning, Hainan, one of China's four most renowned crabs. The crabs are prized for their exceptionally rich, buttery roe (crab paste). They are typically steamed to preserve their natural sweetness, served with a ginger-vinegar dipping sauce.
Hele crab from Wanning's Hele town is one of China's four famous crabs, alongside Shanghai hairy crab, Yangcheng Lake crab, and Fujian's swimming crab. What distinguishes Hele crab is its extraordinarily rich and abundant golden roe. The crab is a protected geographical indication product, and authentic Hele crabs are highly prized and relatively expensive.