Crab Fried Rice in Filipino-style is a delicious variation of traditional fried rice that is made with crab meat as the main ingredient. It is a popular dish in Filipino cuisine, known for its bold and savory flavors.
The dish is typically made by cooking rice with crab meat, vegetables such as peas, carrots, and onions, and a variety of seasonings and spices that are commonly used in Filipino cuisine, such as garlic, ginger and fish sauce. The mixture is then fried in a pan until the rice is crispy and the ingredients are well combined.
Some variations of this dish also include the use of scrambled eggs and diced tomatoes. Crab Fried Rice in Filipino-style is typically served as a main dish, and is often accompanied by a dipping sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce and chili peppers. This dish is known for its bold and savory flavors and is a popular dish in Filipino restaurants and homes. It's a perfect meal for seafood lovers who want to enjoy the taste of crab meat in a comforting and delicious way.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 lb. JRA Crab Meat (White), drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons of calamansi or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 2 cups of frozen peas and corn
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- chopped green onions or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Old Bay, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the crab meat.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot with crackers, bread or veggies for dipping.