Crab fried rice is a classic dish that combines the delicate flavor of crab with the savory taste of fried rice. It is a popular dish in many Asian countries, and there are many different variations on the recipe. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for crab fried rice, from simple and easy-to-follow recipes for beginners to more complex and flavorful recipes for experienced cooks. We will also provide tips on how to choose the best crab, how to cook the rice perfectly, and how to add other ingredients to create a delicious and unique dish.
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CRAB FRIED RICE
This fried rice is very easy and so popular for Thai and Chinese. Try this recipe and you'll find it is very nice taste. Serve with chili in fish sauce or called in Thai 'Nam Pla Prik.' Enjoy!!!
Provided by Karnjana
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the hot oil until tender. Mix in the rice, sugar, and salt, and cook 5 minutes, until well blended. Stir in the egg until the rice is coated. Increase heat to high, and mix in the crabmeat, green onions, and cilantro. Continue cooking 2 to 5 minutes, until the crab is heated through. Garnish with the cucumber and lime slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1294 mg, Sugar 5 g
OL' FUSKIE FRIED CRAB RICE
Long as I can remember, crab rice was a monthly treat around our house. As I've raised my own family -- sometimes near the water, sometimes not so near -- I've cherished this dish and added a few touches of my own. If there's a picnic or a family gathering, I'll find a way to get some crabs. When I find folks with a dock, it's not long before I'll be asking them if I can set out a crab trap or two. Because as soon as someone tastes ol' Fuskie crab rice, they're likely to be asking me to make it. My kids beg for crab rice all the time, and just like my mother did with us girls, I make them help me pick the crabs. We sit out on the porch or around the kitchen table, spread some newspapers and go to pickin'. The more hands we've got, the sooner we're ready to cook.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield about 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Measure the dry rice; then rinse and drain it several times. Put it the rice, water, and salt in a medium pot. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer until the rice is done and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes or more.
- Fry the bacon until crispy in a 12-inch skillet; when the bacon is done, remove it from the pan, set aside, and crumble when cool. Add the oil to the bacon fat in the skillet and heat. Add the celery, bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry until the onions are clear; then add the crab and cook until the crab begins to brown, another 5 to 10 minutes. Add the crumbled bacon, cooked rice, and garlic powder, along with salt and pepper to taste, and stir constantly until evenly combined. Cover the mixture and simmer for at least 10 minutes. (If you'd like a meatier mixture, just use more crab and less rice.)
CRAB FRIED RICE
As a young chef just starting out in New York, I had limited time and money. One of my favorite things to do on my rare days off was to Rollerblade down to Chinatown and explore the amazing ingredients in the markets. While I was there, I would usually get a bowl of fried rice, which was warm, comforting, and filling. In those days, I couldn't afford to get it with a luxe ingredient like crab--I added that later on. By including it in a simple bowl of fried rice, I'm reminded how one special ingredient can make an ordinary dish extraordinary.
Provided by Marcus Samuelsson
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, curry leaves, sausage, and curry powder and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until very fragrant.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir until all the rice is separated into grains. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Combine the soy sauce, sambal oelek, sugar, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small cup, then add it to the rice. Cook, stirring, for another minute.
- Pour the eggs over the rice and let them sit for about a minute. Stir the eggs into the rice and turn off the heat (you're not making scrambled eggs; you just want the eggs to make the rice creamy).
- Fold in the scallions and half of the crabmeat. Let sit for another minute. Taste the rice and season it with salt and pepper or more soy sauce.
- Spoon the rice onto a platter. Scatter the remaining crab and the cilantro over the top and garnish with the lime wedges. Set out a plate of lettuce leaves so you can spoon rice into the leaves, wrap, and enjoy.
JAPANESE-STYLE CRAB FRIED BROWN RICE
My crab fried rice, Japanese style.
Provided by Jane
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add carrots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes more. Add crab and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
- Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil to the vegetable mixture in the skillet. Add cooked rice and stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.7 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 571.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
FRIED RICE WITH CRAB
Steps:
- Mince garlic with salt. Heat oil in a wok and fry garlic until fragrant and beginning to colour. Crack in the egg, allowing the white to firm before scrambling. Add rice and turn down the heat. Fry gently, mixing and tossing. Season with pepper, sugar and light soy sauce: the rice should be well seasoned, but not too salty. Add spring onions and, after a moment, the crabmeat, reserving a little to sprinkle over the finished dish, along with coriander.
CRAB FRIED RICE
Excellent fragrant dish. Beautiful with my prawn and mussel curry. I've only ever made it with the white meat from a freshly cooked crab, but it might be OK with tinned white meat. Garnish with sliced cucumber and lime slices to serve, if desired.
Provided by Snowbunny Andorra
Categories Crab
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the hot oil until tender. Mix in the rice, sugar, and salt, and cook for 5 minutes, until well blended.
- Stir in the egg until the rice is coated. Increase heat to high, and mix in the crab meat, green onions, and coriander.
- Continue cooking 2 to 5 minutes, until the crab is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 67.9, Sodium 1491, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.1
BIG JOHN'S THAI CRAB FRIED RICE (KHAO PHAD PU)
KHAO = Rice PHAD = Fried PU = Crab...... This is an easy to make mild and delicious side dish that goes well with any Asian meal.
Provided by Big John
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine sugar, pepper, soy & fish sauces then set aside.
- Warm oils in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Lightly saute garlic and green onion.
- Add rice and mix thoroughly to separate.
- Add egg, mix until it's cooked and evenly dispersed.
- Mix in crab meat, making sure it is broken up and mixed well.
- Add sauce combination and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
CRAB FRIED RICE
This is my guess at the recipe for crab fried rice from one of my favorite restaurants. I have no idea of how they actually make it, but my friend and I really wanted some one night, so we decided to give it a try. We thought it turned out pretty good!
Provided by Jessica Allen
Categories Seafood
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Cook your rice according to package directions. I like white rice best for this, but we have also used brown rice and it was still tasty. In a very large frying pan or wok, cook your bacon. The bacon should be just cooked, not crispy, since it will be cooked again when you fry the rice.
- 2. While the bacon is cooking, trim the asparagus, removing the woody ends. Bring a pot of water to a boil, and blanch the asparagus. This means to cook the asparagus for about 2 minutes, then drain immediately and put the asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. You'll want to cut the asparagus into bite size pieces, 1-2" long, either before or after you blanch them.
- 3. Once the bacon is done cooking, pull it out of the pan and cut into pieces, about 1" or so each. Set aside. Keep the bacon drippings. If you don't have very much drippings, add some vegetable oil to the pan and heat it up at this point. You want maybe 3-4 tablespoons of oil. Add the sliced shitake mushrooms, chopped green onions and minced garlic. Cook until tender, maybe 3 or so minutes on high heat. Add the crab, asparagus and the bacon to the pan and stir to combine. Whip the eggs and add to the pan, stirring quickly to spread throughout the dish.
- 4. Add the rice and keep stirring to combine and cook evenly. Finally, add the sriracha sauce to taste, and stir to combine. Lastly, chop the butter into small pieces and add to the rice to gloss the dish. Serve immediately, garnish with cilantro and lemon slices.
Tips:
- Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less sticky and will result in better-separated grains in your fried rice.
- Cook the rice properly: Make sure the rice is cooked through but not mushy.
- Use a large wok or skillet: A large cooking surface will help you cook the rice evenly and prevent it from sticking.
- Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: This will help create a nice sear on the rice and prevent it from sticking.
- Add the ingredients in order: Start by adding the aromatics (onion, garlic, ginger), then the vegetables, and finally the rice.
- Stir-fry the rice constantly: This will help prevent it from sticking and will also help distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Add the sauce or seasoning at the end: This will help prevent the rice from becoming too dry.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or vegetables: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.
Conclusion:
Crab fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make perfect crab fried rice at home. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, crab fried rice is sure to please everyone.
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