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    Crab Fried Rice

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 by Nora Reyes · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. · 6 Comments

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    This Thai-style Crab Fried Rice with sweet and succulent crabmeat is simple and easy to make. How good it will turn out depends on the quality of the crabmeat. If you've got that covered, your fancy meal is just minutes away!

    Crab Fried Rice on a plate served with a lime wedge and cucumber slices.
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    • Other rice recipes you may like
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    Ingredients you’ll need

    Individual ingredients for 
Crab Fried Rice.
    Ground pepper and oil (for sautéing) are not in the picture.

    Notes and substitutions

    • White rice: Use medium- or long-grain rice, like Jasmine rice. It's best to use leftover or day-old rice, but fresh-cooked rice that isn't overcooked or too wet will also work.
    • Crabmeat: Good-quality canned crab meat is an excellent alternative to fresh or frozen crab meat. Choose anything labeled as "jumbo," "lump," or "back fin" as they contain large pieces. "Special" and "flake" have smaller bits, while "claw" has brown meat with a different texture.
    Pasteurized lump crabmeat in a container.
    • Oyster and fish sauce: These umami-rich sauces bring out the seafood flavor in the dish.

    How to make this recipe

    Break up rice with a fork. If you have a fresh batch, spread them out to cool. Let the moisture evaporate, so they don't clump together or get mushy.

    Step 1: Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Sauté 1 onion and 3 garlic cloves until they become soft, which takes about a minute.

    Then, add ½ red bell pepper and ½ cup of crabmeat, breaking up the crabmeat as you cook it for another minute.

    Mixing aromatics and crabmeat in a wok.

    Step 2: Add some oil and scramble 2 eggs on one side of the wok.

    Scrambling eggs in the wok with crabmeat and aromatics.

    Step 3: Add 3 cups of cooked rice, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and ground pepper to taste. Mix them together to evenly distribute the seasonings and eggs.

    Adding white rice and seasonings to the crabmeat and aromatics in the wok.

    Step 4: Add the rest of the crabmeat, 3 scallions, and ¼ cup cilantro.

    Adding cilantro, scallions, and crabmeat to the rice mixture.

    Step 5: Toss them together and season with salt as needed.

    Mixing crab fried rice in the wok.

    Garnish your Crab Fried Rice with a lime wedge and cucumbers. Serve and enjoy!

    Scooping Crab Fried Rice served on a plate with a lime wedge and sliced cucumbers using a spoon.

    Recipe FAQs

    Which rice is best for fried rice?

    Medium or long-grain rice varieties are best. Use leftover or cold rice, as the grains separate more easily.

    If you're making a fresh batch of rice, rinse them well to prevent them from becoming sticky. Spread out the cooked rice to cool and allow the moisture to evaporate.

    Do I have to use a wok?

    If you have one, use it. A wok is great for fried rice and stir-fries. The surface heats up quickly, and there is plenty of room to toss the food around. You can always use a large skillet or sauté pan.

    What can I use instead of crab?

    To get that seafood flavor, you can use shrimp or scallops. Before mixing them in, sear them quickly over high heat.

    What to serve with Crab Fried Rice

    • Adobong Kangkong: Water spinach stir-fried in a savory adobo sauce.
    • Inihaw na Liempo: Grilled pork belly with smoky, savory flavors.
    • Lechon Kawali: Crispy deep-fried pork belly with crunchy skin and tender, juicy meat. Air-fried pork belly is a healthier alternative.
    • Chicken Inasal: Grilled chicken marinated in a mixture of calamansi, vinegar, ginger, lemongrass, and annatto.
    • Lumpia: Crispy spring rolls filled with ground meat or shrimp. Lumpiang Gulay is a vegetarian variation with sautéed vegetables.
    • Fried Calamari: Also called calamares, these pieces of squid are coated in batter and fried until golden.

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      Tinapa Fried Rice Recipe
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    Crab Fried Rice served on a plate.

    Crab Fried Rice

    A simple, easy-to-make Thai-style Crab Fried Rice recipe with sweet and succulent lump crabmeat and aromatics.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Thai
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Nora Rey
    Cost: $15-$20

    Equipment

    • Wok or Skillet or Sauté pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 small onion minced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ red bell pepper minced, about ½ cup
    • 8 ounces cooked crabmeat about 1 ½ cups, divided (see note)
    • 2 eggs lightly beaten
    • 3 cups cooked white rice cold (see note)
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 2 tablespoons fish sauce sub:soy sauce
    • Ground black or white pepper to taste
    • 3 scallions thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • Neutral-flavored oil for sautéing

    For serving:

    • Lime wedges optional
    • Cucumber slices optional
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    Instructions

    • Break up rice with a fork. If you have a fresh batch, spread them out to cool.
    • Set a wok or skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about a minute.
    • Add red bell pepper and ½ cup of crabmeat. Break up the crabmeat and cook for a minute.
    • Add some oil and scramble the eggs on one side of the wok.
    • Add rice, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and ground pepper to taste. Mix them to distribute the seasonings and eggs evenly.
    • Bring in the rest of the crabmeat, scallions, and cilantro.
    • Toss them together and season with salt as needed.
    • Garnish with a lime wedge and cucumbers.

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    Notes

    • White rice: Use medium- or long-grain rice, such as Jasmine rice. It is ideal to use leftover or day-old rice, but fresh-cooked rice that is not overcooked or too wet will also work.
    • Crabmeat: Good-quality canned crab meat is an excellent alternative to fresh or frozen crab meat. Choose anything labeled as "jumbo," "lump," or "back fin" as they contain large pieces. "Special" and "flake" have smaller bits, while "claw" has brown meat with a different texture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1090mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 745IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided here is solely for informational purposes. I am not a certified nutritionist, and this data hasn't been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other authority. It shouldn't be seen as health or nutrition advice. The figures are estimates calculated from various food composition databases and might vary based on product types, brands, natural variations in produce, and ingredient processing methods. Individual results may differ.
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    1. Abby

      October 11, 2023 at 4:03 am

      5 stars
      Now i know what to make with my canned crab, thanks for this recipe! Looks really good!

      Reply
      • Nora Reyes

        October 12, 2023 at 2:39 am

        Yeeees! I'm so glad! Canned crab can be a real lifesaver in the kitchen.

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    2. jomelyn

      January 28, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love anything fried rice. can I use imitation crab here? where did u get crab meat in can? i wanna try this recipe, makes me hungry.

      Reply
    3. Bim

      December 17, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is one in the menu I always order when eating out. I’ll try to prepare this one of these days. Good suggestion that canned good quality crabmeat can be used as a choice rather than fresh one.Looks yummy! Thanks Nora.

      Reply
      • Nora

        December 20, 2021 at 11:12 pm

        Thank you! =)

        Reply
      • Nora

        January 27, 2022 at 9:34 pm

        They can get so expensive at restaurants. I hope you'll like it and please send me your feedback. =)

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