Step 1

Combine all the side sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high-heat until hot.

Step 3

Add the garlic and stir fry until just starting to brown.

Step 4

Pour in the beaten eggs. Cook until the bottom is set, then and scramble lightly.

Step 5

Once the eggs are mostly cooked, add the rice. Chop and stir the rice to break it apart and mix it with the eggs. Cook until the rice is fully separated and lightly toasted.

Step 6

Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper. Stir to mix well.

Step 7

Stir in the butter. Toast, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add the crab, carrots, white onion, and green onion. Stir for another minute to mix everything together. Adjust the seasoning by adding a pinch of salt if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the rice to a serving bowl. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro if using. Serve hot with cucumber slices, a lime wedge, and the side sauce.