Don’t forget to also check out out Chicken Fried Rice. Different flavour profile but the same level of deliciousness! It’s hard to find a person, who is not a fan of fried rice. At least I’ve never met one. Warm, comforting, quick to throw together and utterly satisfying. Fried rice is the best use of hard, leftover rice you forgot about when you pushed it to the back of your fridge! Pull it out and let me show you how to transform it into something truly magical. No, you will not need any specialty ingredients. I promise this recipe is quick and easy. And the best thing about this rice, it could be served as a main course. Nothing else is needed.
Ingredients
While the most popular version we are familiar with comes from the Chinese cuisine, fried rice is a thing all over Asia. Here are recipes for Shrimp Fried Rice, Indonesian Fried Rice Nasi Goreng, or Kimchi Fried Rice. Delicious! The recipe I am sharing today is a staple in most Thai homes. It is also a popular street food dish. No need to fear. The ingredients list is very simple. As the name suggests, you will need crab and rice as your main players. Don’t forget eggs and some greens. The most common greens are a mix of sliced green onions and cilantro (coriander in the UK). And of course garlic and shallot or a small onion are great to crete the base flavour. Sliced cucumbers are usually served on the side for a balance and a pleasing crunch. And don’t forget to add a lime wedge! Most chefs and home cooks recommend not to skimp on the crab. I am going to say buy what you can afford and/or what is accessible to you. Crab is expensive! So even if you don’t pay top dollar for you crab, the recipe will still turn out delicious. But if you do enjoy crab with pasta, it’s worth trying in other dishes. Easy Crab Pasta and Seafood Lasagna are both winners!
Seasoning
The seasoning is very simple in this recipe. Soy sauce, sugar and white pepper. That’s it. This rice is not spicy but it is flavourful. Crab is what gives it so much flavour! The recipe comes together in 15 minutes! If you want a little extra flavour, add a wedge of lime before serving to be squeezed over the rice.
Favourite Thai Recipes to Try
Thai Fish Curry Vegetarian Thai Green Curry Easy Thai Red Curry with Prawns and Snow Peas Thai Green Papaya Salad Som Tam Thai Grilled Chicken Salad
