Description
Savory Thai-style crab fried rice delivers an authentic coastal experience with fresh crabmeat and aromatic jasmine rice. Fragrant herbs and delicate seafood elevate this classic dish, inviting you to savor Thailand’s rich culinary heritage in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 can (6 ounces / 170 grams) lump crab meat, drained
- 2 eggs, beaten
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups day-old long grain rice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup finely diced carrots
- ¼ white onion, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Side Sauce (Prik Nam Pla) (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, sliced
- 1 bird’s eye chili, sliced
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Garnish (Optional):
- 1 Persian cucumber, sliced on a bias
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 sprig of cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the complementary sauce by whisking together all condiment ingredients in a petite vessel, then reserve to the side.
- Ignite a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, introducing vegetable oil until it shimmers with heat.
- Cascade minced garlic into the hot oil, swirling rapidly until edges transform into a delicate golden hue.
- Stream beaten eggs across the fragrant garlic, allowing the bottom to solidify before gently disrupting the surface into soft curds.
- Once eggs reach a semi-cooked state, introduce rice grains, methodically fragmenting and integrating them with the egg mixture.
- Continue cooking until rice achieves a loose, independent texture with subtle toasted undertones.
- Drizzle soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper across the rice, thoroughly incorporating each element through vigorous stirring.
- Incorporate butter, allowing the rice to develop deeper caramelized notes while occasionally rotating the grains.
- Fold in succulent crab meat, vibrant carrots, crisp white onions, and verdant green onions, blending until ingredients harmonize completely.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with a judicious pinch of salt if necessary.
- Transfer the aromatic creation to an elegant serving vessel, adorning with a fresh cilantro sprig, cucumber medallions, and a zesty lime wedge.
- Present immediately alongside the prepared complementary sauce.
Notes
- Perfectly balance the flavors by tasting and adjusting seasonings throughout cooking to ensure a delicious result.
- Use day-old cold rice for the best texture, preventing mushy fried rice and helping grains separate easily.
- Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat to elevate the dish’s overall taste and authenticity.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as this Thai-style fried rice comes together quickly and requires constant stirring.
- High heat is crucial for achieving that signature wok-like crispy texture and preventing soggy rice.
- Keep ingredients moving constantly in the pan to prevent burning and ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg