Description
A heartwarming dish combining buttery crab meat, savory rice, and colorful vegetables, perfect for bringing loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crab (lump or canned)
- 2 cups day-old jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly scrambled
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or Thai basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Gather and chop your vegetables, crab, and herbs.
- Cook the Eggs: In a large skillet or wok, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Scramble the eggs until just set and transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add oil to the pan and toss in diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in vegetables and cook until just tender.
- Incorporate the Rice: Add the chilled rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry until heated through.
- Season the Dish: Pour in sauces and gently fold in crab and eggs, letting them warm through.
- Finish with Garnish: Remove from heat, fold in fresh herbs, and serve hot with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Crab Fried Rice, Seafood, Stir-fry, Family Recipe, Comfort Food