Crab Meat Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
• 2 cups cooked white rice, chilled
• 1 cup lump crab meat, picked through for shells
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Optional: 1/4 cup sliced almonds or cashews, toasted, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

• Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the crab meat.

Season the Crab Meat:

• In a bowl, toss the crab meat with the green tea rubs, ensuring it is well coated.

Prepare the Rice:

• If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool quickly, then refrigerate until chilled. This will help the rice grains stay separate when stir-fried.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables and Aromatics:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.
• Add the thawed peas and carrots to the wok or skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Cook the Eggs:

• In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring, until the eggs are scrambled and set. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.

Combine the Ingredients:

• Add the chilled rice to the wok or skillet with the vegetables and spread it out in an even layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and become slightly crispy.
• Stir in the seasoned crab meat, scrambled eggs, and chopped green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is well combined and heated through.

Season and Finish:

• Drizzle with soy sauce and toss everything together until the rice is well coated and the flavors are combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish and Serve:

• Remove the wok or skillet from the heat and transfer the fried rice to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, toasted sliced almonds or cashews.
• Serve the Crab Meat Fried Rice immediately, enjoying the combination of flavors from the green tea-seasoned crab meat and the savory, well-seasoned rice.