Shanghai fried rice with crab meat

4 servings

35 minutes

Shanghai-style fried rice with crab meat is a refined dish of Chinese cuisine that combines the delicate taste of crab, aromatic basmati rice, and a wealth of spices. This recipe originated in the coastal areas of Shanghai, where seafood plays a key role in culinary traditions. Ham adds depth of flavor, while fresh green peas and soybean sprouts provide textural harmony. Soaked in soy sauce and rice wine, the rice acquires subtle yet rich flavor nuances. The dish is cooked in a wok, allowing the ingredients to fry evenly while retaining their juiciness. Served hot, this fried rice is perfect for both festive dinners and everyday enjoyment of traditional Chinese cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 538.1
• Proteins: 20.3g
• Fats: 29.5g
• Carbohydrates: 48g

Ingredients

• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Frozen green peas: 100 g
• Crab meat: 200 g
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Green onions: 3 pc
• Cooked and smoked ham: 200 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Basmati rice: 1 glass
• Sweet rice wine: 1 tbsp
• Carrot: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly, place it in a pot with 3 cups of boiling water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, open the lid for a few seconds to release steam, cover again, and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basmati rice: 1 glass
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

2. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients. Blanch the peas in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and rinse with cold water. Peel and chop the garlic. Wash, dry, and slice the onion into rings. Shred the crab meat. Cut the ham into small cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, sauté the garlic, green onion, and carrot for 30 seconds. Add the crab meat and cook on high heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen green peas: 100 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Green onions: 3 pieces
   • Crab meat: 200 g
   • Cooked and smoked ham: 200 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece

3. Whisk the eggs with soy sauce and wine.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Sweet rice wine: 1 tablespoon

4. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet, add the ham cubes, pour in the eggs, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cooked and smoked ham: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

5. Add crab meat, peas, and soybean sprouts, cooking while stirring for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and cook for 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crab meat: 200 g
   • Frozen green peas: 100 g

6. Put the rice in the pan, stir, and immediately remove from heat. Season with pepper to taste. Place on a warmed dish and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basmati rice: 1 glass