Description
Delicious and comforting Crab Fried Rice filled with fresh flavors, perfect for family gatherings and a taste of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (scallions, peas, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium for a healthier option)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Have everything chopped and ready to go.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet or wok, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onions, cooking until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Toss in your vegetables, stirring for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Push to the side: Slide the veggies to the edge of the pan, creating space. Add more butter and scramble the eggs.
- Mix in the crab: Gently fold in the fresh crab meat.
- Stir in rice: Add day-old rice, breaking up clumps. Pour in soy sauce, season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Heat through: Stir and cook for another 5-7 minutes until warmed and flavors meld.
- Finishing touches: Garnish with scallions and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture. Experiment with veggies and proteins as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crab Fried Rice, comfort food, family recipe, seafood, easy recipe, Asian cuisine