Can I use whole crab rather than shredded crab meat?

Absolutely. Steam or boil the crab, extract the meat and let it take center stage in your fried rice.

Can I use brown rice for this Thai fried rice?

Yes, you can. Brown, white, or basmati rice works. The texture of the rice will be slightly different, but it will still be tasty.

How is Thai fried rice different from Chinese fried rice?

Chinese style fried rice traditionally uses white rice, while Thai fried rice uses fragrant Thai jasmine rice. Chinese fried rice commonly includes sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and peanut oil, which are not frequently used in Thai fried rice recipes. Additionally, Thai fried rice typically incorporates more fish sauce than the soy sauce commonly used in Chinese-style fried rice.

Can I use crab imitation for my crab fried rice?

You can, but I highly discouraged it. Real crab meat elevates the dish with authentic textures and flavors unrivaled by the imitation alternative.

Easy Thai Crab Fried Rice Recipe (Khao Pad Buu)

Name: Easy Thai Crab Fried Rice Recipe (Khao Pad Buu)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon golden mountain seasoning sauce. Maggie sauce for substitute; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoon oil; 5 cloves garlic or 1.5 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2.5 ounces (1/2 of a small onion) white or sweet onion. Sliced long and thin.; 2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 8 ounces crab meat; 2 stalks green onions

Description

Try this delicious and easy Thai crab fried rice recipe! Made with jasmine rice, succulent crab meat, and flavorful sauces, it's a popular dish in Thailand. Cooked to perfection in a wok, this fried rice is simple yet incredibly tasty.

Ingredients

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2 eggs
1 tablespoon golden mountain seasoning sauce. Maggie sauce for substitute
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon oil
5 cloves garlic or 1.5 tablespoons chopped garlic
2.5 ounces (1/2 of a small onion) white or sweet onion. Sliced long and thin.
2 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice
8 ounces crab meat
2 stalks green onions

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Instructions

Begin by whisking the egg and preparing the sauce by combining fish, soy, Golden Mountain seasoning, sugar, lime juice, and white pepper. Set them aside for later use.
In a well-seasoned wok or large skillet, over medium-high heat. Saute the minced garlic and onions in hot oil until fragrant—about 1 minute.
Move the garlic onion mixture to one side of the pan, add a little bit of oil, around one tablespoon, to the wok, then pour the whisked eggs for a light scramble.
Add the cooked jasmine rice to the wok. Spread the rice grain as an even layer on the work surface to help moisture escape.

Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Next, add the crab meat, our star of the show! Gently stir crab meat in with the rice mixture. They break easily.
Pour the prepared sauce, gently stir, and sprinkle in the green onions. Adjust the flavors with a squeeze of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, or white pepper according to your taste. Done.

Serve with cucumber slices, sliced tomato pieces, lime wedges, or fresh coriander leaves.

Notes

If using whole crab, steam or boil it first before removing the meat.
Be extra gentle when stirring the crab meat into the rice; they are fragile and break easily.
The sauce can be made ahead of time! You can also double up on the sauce and use it for 2 recipes!

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: fried rice
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: Thai