Delicious Crab Stick Fried Rice
An Easy and Impressive Meal: Crab Stick Fried Rice Recipe
A delicious fried rice recipe made with crab sticks and three simple vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Main Ingredients- 5 crab sticks (shredded to resemble crab meat)
- 1/2 onion (finely diced)
- 1/5 carrot (finely diced, similar to the onion)
- 1 green onion (split lengthwise and finely chopped)
- 2 eggs (lightly seasoned with a pinch of salt and beaten)
- 2 bowls of cooked rice (warm)
- 1.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 dried Vietnamese chili peppers (crushed)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- 2 pinches of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- 2 pinches of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the green onion by splitting it lengthwise and then chopping it finely. This helps to release its aromatic oils, adding a wonderful fragrance to the fried rice.
Step 2
Next, finely dice the onion. Dicing it small will ensure it cooks evenly and blends seamlessly with the rice.
Step 3
Similarly, finely dice the carrot to match the size of the diced onion. This ensures consistent cooking and texture throughout the dish.
Step 4
In a small bowl, beat the two eggs with a pinch of salt. Seasoning the eggs beforehand enhances their flavor when cooked.
Step 5
Gently shred the crab sticks with your fingers to mimic the texture of real crab meat. Shredding them into bite-sized pieces will provide a pleasant texture in every spoonful.
Step 6
Heat some cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onions, and stir-fry until fragrant and lightly golden. This process creates a flavorful ‘scallion oil’.
Step 7
For a touch of heat, add the crushed Vietnamese chili peppers and stir-fry with the garlic and scallions. These chilies will add a pleasant spicy kick to your fried rice. (If you prefer less heat, you can omit these.)
Step 8
Once the garlic and scallions are fragrant, add the diced onion and carrot to the pan. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Cooking on high heat quickly will keep the vegetables crisp-tender.
Step 9
After stir-frying the vegetables, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt to lightly season the mixture. This is the initial seasoning step.
Step 10
Add the two bowls of warm cooked rice to the pan. Use your spatula to gently break up any clumps of rice and mix it with the vegetables.
Step 11
Immediately after adding the rice, toss in all the shredded crab sticks. Continue to stir-fry over high heat for another 30 seconds, ensuring everything is well combined. Adding the crab sticks towards the end prevents them from becoming dry.
Step 12
Now, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, the remaining pinch of sea salt, and the remaining pinch of black pepper to finish seasoning the fried rice. Oyster sauce adds a wonderful savory depth.
Step 13
Push the fried rice to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten egg into the empty space and cook, stirring gently, to create scrambled eggs. Cook until just set but still tender.
Step 14
Gently fold the cooked scrambled eggs into the fried rice. Your delicious crab stick fried rice is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve hot.
