What is a crawdad in where the crawdads sing?

Chef's answer
by Delia Ownes. There is an aura of menace from the start in this story's atmospheric location. Reaching for the dictionary, we discover the meaning of the word crawdad:a colloquial term for the elusive crayfish..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Crawfish (also called crawdads, crayfish, stonecrabs and mud-bugs) can be boiled for a delicious treat or eaten raw (ideally with salt) as a high-protein survival food..
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I learned from a book that crawdads don't really sing. ... With her then-husband Mark Owens, they made a name for themselves in the wild, writing three books together about their experiences with elephants and lions, even appearing in a 1988 National Geographic documentary, African Odyssey.
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Crawdad, M-W helpfully explained, "is the synonym of the words crawfish and crayfish that is used chiefly west of the Appalachians to mean the aquatic animal that looks like a small lobster and lives in rivers and streams." In our experience, they are also called "crawdaddies," a diminutive.
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Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of a crayfish is edible. ... At crawfish boils or other meals where the entire body of the crayfish is presented, other portions, such as the claw meat, may be eaten. Claws of larger boiled specimens are often pulled apart to access the meat inside..
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Instructions
  • Pour live crawfish into a washtub or ice chest.
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    Seven rules for eating crayfish safely To avoid illness, those who crave crayfish should observe the following rules: 1. Do not eat raw crayfish or buy dead ones as histidine, an amino acid, in the creature's protein cells turns poisonous after they die.
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    by Delia Ownes. There is an aura of menace from the start in this story's atmospheric location. Reaching for the dictionary, we discover the meaning of the word crawdad:a colloquial term for the elusive crayfish..
    A few more cooking questions 📍

    How many calories are in a small piece of salmon?

    *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice....Nutrition Facts.

    How long is French dressing good for?

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    How can I fry without a thermometer?

    A great trick to use to determine ideal frying temperature without a thermometer is to use a wooden utensil (ideally a chopstick). If it immediately bubbles up vigorously once you dip it in, the temperature of the oil is hot enough to fry properly..

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    Should Swordfish be white or pink?

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    How long after eating bad lobster will I get sick?

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    What is actually in canned pumpkin?

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    How long does it take to thaw frozen crab?

    You can defrost crab legs in the refrigerator overnight (for about 8 hours) or by running cold water over them. If you thaw them in the refrigerator, place them in a watertight container that has a rack to set them on so that any water can drain to the bottom during defrosting..

    Do you boil water before adding eggs?

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    How long does it take to cook pork chops at 375 degrees?

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