This Crab Fried Rice is a fresh, flavour-packed dish that brings together the delicate sweetness of crab with the savoury goodness of fried rice. A quick and easy way to elevate your regular fried rice, it’s perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
With a handful of simple ingredients and a touch of soy sauce, this dish comes together effortlessly. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a side, the combination of tender crab meat and seasoned rice makes for a deliciously indulgent meal that’s both comforting and full of flavour.
Calories in Crab Fried Rice
This recipe serves 2 and is 436 calories per serving
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Cooked chilled rice: Chilled, day-old rice provides a firmer texture, ideal for stir-frying. It absorbs the flavours of the other ingredients without becoming soggy, keeping each grain separate.
- Carrot: Shredded or finely chopped, it adds a slight crunch and natural sweetness, balancing the savoury elements of the dish.
- Spring onions: Thinly sliced, these offer a mild onion flavour and freshness, adding a pop of colour.
- Soy sauce: Adds umami depth and savoury richness. Light soy sauce offers a delicate flavour, while dark soy adds a richer taste and colour.
- Cooked crab (fresh or canned): Delicate and sweet, crab meat adds a luxurious seafood flavour and texture, elevating the dish.
- Sweet corn: A touch of sweetness and colour, sweet corn balances the savoury ingredients and adds to the overall texture.
- Chilli: Fresh chilli provides mild heat and a fruity flavour, giving the dish a gentle warmth.
- Ginger and garlic: Minced or finely grated ginger and garlic infuse the dish with aromatic warmth and savoury depth. Ginger adds a zesty kick, while garlic enhances the umami, creating a fragrant base for the crab and rice.
- Oil: A light oil (such as vegetable or sesame) helps sauté the vegetables and aromatics, allowing them to soften and develop flavour without greasiness.
- Sweet chilli sauce: Drizzle on top when serving for a glossy, sweet, and tangy finish with a hint of spice, tying all the flavours together.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
Feel free to experiment with these swaps to suit your taste or dietary preferences:
- Crab: If crab isn’t available, you can substitute with cooked shrimp, chicken, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Sweet Corn: If you prefer something different, peas or edamame could be used as a substitute for sweet corn. They’ll offer a similar burst of sweetness and texture.
- Chilli: For a milder dish, leave out the fresh chilli or substitute it with a dash of paprika or red pepper flakes. Alternatively, you could use a sweet pepper for a more subtle flavour without the heat.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger provides the best flavour, but you can use ground ginger in a pinch. If you don’t have ginger at all, a small amount of lemon zest or a splash of lemon juice can provide a fresh, citrusy kick.
- Soy Sauce: For a gluten-free option, tamari is an excellent substitute. If you’re looking for a lower-sodium version, opt for reduced-sodium soy sauce. Coconut aminos can also work as a soy-free alternative with a slightly sweeter profile.
- Sesame oil: add a little toasted sesame oil towards end of cooking for additional flavour.
- Sweet Chilli Sauce: If you don’t have sweet chilli sauce, you can make a quick substitute by mixing some ketchup and a small amount of sriracha sauce for a similar sweet and spicy flavour.
Additional Sides for Crab Chilli Fried Rice
To complement your dish and add more variety, these vegetable-based sides provide a fresh, healthy balance:
- Steamed or Sautéed Greens: Opt for tender greens like spinach, kale, or broccoli. Steaming or lightly sautéing with a splash of olive oil and garlic helps retain their nutrients while adding a slight bitterness to balance the richness of the main dish.
- Cucumber: Just some simple slices of cucumber to balance the heat or a simple cucumber salad with a light vinaigrette can add a refreshing crunch.
- Pickled Vegetables: Quick-pickled vegetables such as radishes, carrots, or cucumbers offer tanginess and acidity, which helps to balance the flavours and add a zesty contrast to the meal.
- Edamame Beans: Steamed edamame beans provide a protein-packed side that’s both satisfying and light. Their mild flavour and chewy texture make them an excellent accompaniment to any stir-fried dish.
- Asian Slaw: A crunchy mix of shredded cabbage and carrots, dressed with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic for a tangy, sweet finish.
These vegetable sides can be easily swapped or mixed to suit your preferences, ensuring your plate or bowl is balanced and satisfying.
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FAQ for Chilli Crab Fried Rice
This dish is not suitable for freezing, as the texture of the rice and crab may be compromised once thawed.
Yes, you can use packaged ready-cooked rice as a convenient option. Just ensure it’s cooled before stir-frying to achieve the best texture.
Absolutely! Feel free to swap in other vegetables like bell peppers, peas or shredded cabbage etc, Just be mindful of cooking times to ensure they stay tender.
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Recipe Card
Crab and Chilli Fried Rice
This Crab Fried Rice is a fresh, flavour-packed dish that brings together the delicate sweetness of crab with the savoury goodness of fried rice. A quick and easy way to elevate your regular fried rice, it’s perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
- 1 small carrot, julienned or diced small
- 3 spring onions, sliced
- 1 red chilli, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons of fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce
- 300g (10.58oz) of cooked chilled long grain white rice
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) of frozen sweet corn
- 150g (5.29oz) of crabmeat (can use fresh or canned)
- salt and black pepper to season
- 2 tablespoons of sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the carrot and the white part of the spring onions (reserve the green part for garnish) and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add the chilli, garlic, and ginger, and fry for a minute to infuse the flavours.
- Mix the cooked rice with the soy sauce in a bowl until well-coated.
- Add the rice to the pan and fry for a couple of minutes, breaking up any large clumps.
- Whisk the egg and pour it evenly over the rice in the pan. Let it sit for about 20 seconds before stirring until fully combined.
- Add the corn and crab, and carefully toss in the pan, being careful not to break up the crab too much. Heat through.
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste, and sprinkle with the reserved green part of the spring onions.
- Divide between two bowls and drizzle with sweet chilli sauce before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 436Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 148mgSodium 1480mgCarbohydrates 60gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 27g
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Lisa Evrae says
That looks lovely! Was thinking you could probably compact all that with an egg to make crab cakes too.