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Thai Crab Fried Rice

A quick and satisfying Thai-style fried rice featuring sweet crab meat, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old is best
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat shredded
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, bell peppers
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. If you have day-old jasmine rice, fluff it with a fork to remove any clumps.
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  3. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked, about 1 minute.
  4. Add mixed vegetables and sliced green onions, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Stir in the cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps, and cook for 3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Gently fold in shredded crab meat and cook for 1-2 minutes until warmed.
  7. Pour soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice over the rice and toss to combine, cooking for 1 minute.
  8. Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture.