Gullah Geechee Crab Fried Rice

At the heart of Gullah Geechee cuisine are two staples deeply connected to the land and sea: Carolina Gold rice and blue crab. During the summer months, when blue crabs are abundant, you’ll often find dishes like crab fried rice on tables across the Lowcountry. The ingredients celebrate the bounty of the region and pay homage to the knowledge and traditions passed down from generation to generation. Here, we rely on benne seeds (aka sesame seeds) and toasted sesame oil as bridging ingredien