Thai Imitation Crab Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
• 8 oz oz imitation crab, flaked
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 3 cloves cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lime wedges
• 2 tbsp tbsp cilantro, chopped(optional)
• 1-2 sliced Thai chilies(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 min): Flake the imitation crab, slice scallions, mince garlic, beat the eggs, and stir together soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Break up any clumps in the cold rice with your hands.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs and scramble until just set, about 30 seconds, then transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and the white parts of the scallions for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the imitation crab and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.

5. 5

   Add the rice, breaking it up and tossing constantly for 2-3 minutes until heated and lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce mixture over the rice, add the scrambled eggs back in, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until evenly coated.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, stir in the scallion greens, and serve immediately with lime wedges, cilantro, and sliced chilies on the side.