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Thai Style Crab Fried Rice

Savory Thai Style Crab Fried Rice You'll Love to Make

This Thai Style Crab Fried Rice is a delightful one-pan meal bursting with vibrant flavors and satisfying seafood goodness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Any neutral oil can be used.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 large eggs Beaten.
  • 4 cups day-old long grain rice Ensure it's leftover and refrigerated.
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce Imparts umami flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar Can use coconut sugar or maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper Black pepper can be used if preferred.
For the Richness
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Swap with vegan butter or omit.
  • 1 cup lump crab meat (canned) Fresh is preferable.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup diced carrots Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 large white onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 bunch green onions Chopped.
For the Side Sauce (Prik Nam Pla)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 lime lime juice Juice of one lime.
  • 2 cloves garlic Sliced.
  • 1 small chili Finely chopped.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Side Sauce Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine two tablespoons of fish sauce, the juice of one lime, sliced garlic, a finely chopped chili, and a teaspoon of sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Quickly pour in 2 beaten eggs into the skillet, swirling them around the pan. Scramble for about 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Incorporate 4 cups of day-old long grain rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, a teaspoon of sugar, and a sprinkle of white pepper over the rice, mixing for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and toss in 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, stirring until melted and toasting for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of lump crab meat, 1 cup of diced carrots, 1 finely chopped white onion, and chopped green onions, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, drizzled with the side sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days and is freezable for up to 2 months.

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