Alaska Crab Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and chilled rice (preferably day-old rice)
• 1 cup Alaska Crab meat (Dungeness, Snow, King crab—whatever is your favorite!)
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional garnish: cucumber slices, green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the diced carrots, bell peppers, peas, and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the minced garlic to the empty space. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spoon or spatula. Stir-fry the rice with the vegetables and garlic for a few minutes to combine.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the rice and vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat everything with the sauce.
7. Add the Alaska Crab meat to the skillet and gently fold it into the fried rice mixture.
8. Push the fried rice mixture to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the empty space. Allow the eggs to cook for a few seconds, then scramble them using a spatula.
9. Once the eggs are cooked, stir them into the fried rice mixture until well combined.
10. Season the fried rice with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the fried rice is heated through.
12. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
13. Serve as a delicious and satisfying meal on its own or as a side dish.

Courtesy of our friends at Keyport Crab, LLC.