Flavorful Crab Stick Fried Rice
Delicious Crab Stick Fried Rice Recipe
This crab stick fried rice, packed with generous amounts of sweet and tender imitation crab, offers a deep and rich crab flavor that’s truly exceptional. It’s a dish that both children and adults will adore, perfect for creating a wonderful meal with simple ingredients. Experience the magical taste where savory notes infused into every grain of rice meet the delightful textures of various vegetables, stimulating your appetite.
Fried Rice Ingredients
- 420g warm cooked rice
- 140g imitation crab sticks (kani kama)
- 100g carrot (approx. 1/4)
- 100g onion (approx. 1/2)
- 60g frozen green beans
- 40g enoki mushrooms (about 1/2 pack)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 eggs (for sunny-side up fried egg)
- 2 Tbsp butter
Seasoning for Fried Rice
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Here are all the ingredients ready to make delicious imitation crab fried rice! Preparing fresh ingredients is the first step to a tasty fried rice!
Step 2
Thaw the frozen green beans by soaking them in cold or lukewarm water. After thawing, rinse them once under clean water and squeeze out any excess moisture thoroughly. This prevents the fried rice from becoming watery.
Step 3
Let’s prepare the vegetables! Dice the carrot into 1cm cubes. Slice the onion into 0.5cm thick strips. For the enoki mushrooms, trim off about 5cm from the base and then separate the strands with your fingers. Gently shred the imitation crab sticks lengthwise according to their natural grain. It’s a good idea to set aside a small portion of the shredded crab for topping later, for a prettier presentation.
Step 4
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. The butter will add a wonderful richness and flavor.
Step 5
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the diced carrots and cook until they begin to turn translucent, about halfway done, over medium heat. Next, add the sliced onions and stir-fry until they become partially transparent. Finally, add the imitation crab, green beans, and enoki mushrooms, and stir briefly to combine everything.
Step 6
Quickly toss everything together to mix. Ensure the crispness of the vegetables and the tenderness of the crab sticks are well combined.
Step 7
Time to add the flavor! Pour in 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir-fry with the ingredients for about 30 seconds to season them. Make sure the sauce coats everything evenly. Turn off the heat temporarily after this step.
Step 8
Now it’s time to add the star of fried rice: the rice! If using instant rice, add it directly without preheating. Don’t worry, fried rice is delicious even with cold rice! Gently mix the rice with the stir-fried vegetables and crab using a spatula.
Step 9
Stir-fry over medium heat for about 1 minute until the rice grains become fluffy. Then, reduce the heat to low, spread the rice evenly in the pan, and let it sit for 2 minutes to develop a slight crispness at the bottom. Repeat this process 3-4 times. This will make the rice grains golden brown overall and infuse them with a delicious smoky flavor. Keep stirring and pressing occasionally to prevent clumping.
Step 10
Finally, turn off the heat and sprinkle a pinch of black pepper for added aroma. Give it a final quick stir, and your delicious imitation crab fried rice is ready!
Step 11
We also prepared a sunny-side up fried egg to accompany the fried rice. I was surprised to get a double-yolk egg – how lucky! Breaking the yolk and mixing it with the rice will make the flavor even richer.
Step 12
Transfer the finished fried rice to a nice bowl. Top it with the sunny-side up fried egg. Garnish with the reserved shredded imitation crab and chopped green onions for a beautiful presentation and an even more delightful taste. Enjoy your meal!
