Crab fried rice “Khao Pad Pu” 🦀 A great classic of Thai cuisine, intense crab taste!

crab meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is more affordable.

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is healthier while white rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective option.

Cook 1 pound of jasmine rice by rinsing it three times to remove the starch.

Drain the rice and add it to a saucepan with 2 cups of water; spread the rice well.

Heat over high heat with the lid on; after 8 minutes, the rice should start to boil hard.

Turn to low heat and let the rice continue to cook for 8 more minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

Turn up the heat and let the rice sit for 15 minutes to absorb humidity; fluff the rice using a pair of chopsticks.

Spread a little oil on a tray, pour the rice in, and let it cool for 30 minutes.

Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing 2 Thai chilies, 1 clove of chopped garlic, 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of lime juice in a small bowl; set aside.

Slice 2 spring onions and chop 1/3 ounce of cilantro in two sections.

In a pan over low heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the chopped garlic; let it gently diffuse its scent without browning.

As soon as a good scent rises, add 3 eggs and stir; after 1 minute, you should have a tender omelette that is still a little runny.

Add the cooled rice to the pan, stirring briefly to prevent the eggs from drying out at the bottom.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce; mix briefly.

Add 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and stir for 7 minutes until the rice grains are coated in soy sauce and oil, developing a delicious aroma.

Add the crab meat and stir for 2 minutes.

Finally, add the spring onions, briefly stir, and turn off the heat.

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