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Thai Crab Rice Stir-Fry

Thai Crab Rice Stir-Fry pairs sweet, delicate crab with fluffy rice, soft onions, and aromatic garlic for a balanced, comforting bite. A hint of cilantro and green onion adds freshness, while cucumber and lime on the side bring cool, citrusy contrast. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a light weekend lunch when you want something satisfying yet bright.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Thai Crab Rice Stir-Fry
  1. 1

    Put the water and rice in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Cook and stir the onions and the garlic in the hot oil until tender.

  6. 6

    Add the cooked rice, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring now and then, until well combined, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the beaten egg until the rice is coated.

  8. 8

    Raise the heat to high and add the crabmeat, green onions, and cilantro.

  9. 9

    Cook and stir until the crab is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Garnish with cucumber and lime slices to serve.

About This Recipe

Thai Crab Rice Stir Fry is a Thai dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 380.46 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Thai Crab Rice Stir-Fry?
It is a Thai stir fry recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Thai Crab Rice Stir-Fry made of?
The main ingredients are Cucumber, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
How long does it take to make Thai Crab Rice Stir-Fry?
About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 380.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Thai Crab Rice Stir-Fry easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.

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