How to Make Crab Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab fried rice is a delicious and savory dish that combines the flavors of succulent crab meat, fragrant jasmine rice, and a variety of vibrant vegetables and seasonings. This seemingly simple dish is bursting with rich and complex flavors that will have your taste buds singing with delight. Whether you're a seafood lover or a fan of Asian cuisine, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your rotation of go-to dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • ⅔ cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ pound cooked crabmeat
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place water and rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until tender. Mix in cooked rice, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until well blended, about 5 minutes. Stir in beaten egg until rice is coated. Increase heat to high and mix in crabmeat, green onions, and cilantro. Cook and stir until crab is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes. Garnish with cucumber and lime slices to serve.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1200mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 301mg