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Thai Style Crab Fried Rice

Savory Thai Style Crab Fried Rice for Quick Dinner Bliss

Quick and easy Thai Style Crab Fried Rice showcases delicious crab meat in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or any neutral oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 4 cups Day-Old Long Grain Rice
  • 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce or Regular Soy Sauce, tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce omit for vegan version
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar can substitute with alternative sweeteners
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper or black pepper
For Richness
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter can substitute with olive oil
For the Star Ingredient
  • 1 can (6-oz) Lump Crab Meat high-quality preferred
For Texture and Color
  • 1 cup Diced Carrots frozen carrots are an alternative
  • 1 large White Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Side Sauce (Prik Nam Pla) optional but recommended
  • Garnish (Cucumber, Lime, Cilantro, Optional) to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sliced garlic, chili, and sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour beaten eggs into the skillet, scramble gently until set but still soft.
  4. Add day-old rice, breaking clumps and mixing into eggs. Toast for about 2 minutes.
  5. Drizzle in light soy sauce and fish sauce, followed by sugar and white pepper. Stir well.
  6. Add unsalted butter, stirring until melted and coated over rice.
  7. Fold in lump crab meat, diced carrots, and white onion. Stir until heated through.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve garnished with green onions, cucumber, lime, and side sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Adjust soy sauce and fish sauce according to preference. Customize by adding shrimp or tofu if desired.

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