Crab Fried Rice Recipe

overhead view of crab fried rice in wok with spoon in it

This Crab Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful meal with tender crab meat, savory aromatics, and fluffy rice. It's a simple and satisfying dish with Thai flavors, making it a homemade dinner that feels a little extra special without the extra work.

Course entree

Cuisine Thai

Keyword crab fried rice

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 411kcal

Author Tanya Harris

Ingredients

4 tablespoons cooking oil divided
2 large eggs beaten with a pinch of salt
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
4 green onions chopped (white and green parts separated)
2 Thai bird chiles finely sliced (optional)
4 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup cooked claw crab meat or lump crab meat if preferred
½ cup cilantro chopped
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Heat about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and gently scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the skillet. Add minced ginger, garlic, the white parts of the green onions, and Thai bird chiles. Stir-fry for about 15 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated.
Season the rice with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and white pepper. Stir well to combine.
Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet. Add the crab meat. Mix thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
Add the green parts of the green onions and cilantro. Stir briefly until just wilted.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Make sure Everything is chopped and ready before stir-frying.
Peas, carrots, or bell peppers are easy add-ins if you want to load the dish more.

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