Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Recipe

This Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Recipe lets you recreate restaurant-style fried rice at home in minutes. Packed with tender rice, savory vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, it’s a quick and delicious meal everyone will love.

If you love the flavors of Pei Wei, this easy fried rice recipe brings that restaurant taste straight to your kitchen.

Tender rice, crisp vegetables, and savory seasonings come together in minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or quick side dish.

With this copycat version, you get all the flavor without the takeout price, or the wait.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Quick and simple: Ready in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
• Restaurant-style flavor: Enjoy the Pei Wei taste without leaving home.
• One-pan cooking: Minimal cleanup with all ingredients cooked together.
• Customizable: Swap proteins or veggies to suit your taste.
• Family-friendly: A flavorful dish that everyone at the table will enjoy.

If you want more Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker rice recipes, try my favorites, such as Instant Pot Brown Rice, Instant Pot Scrambled Eggs, Instant Pot Jasmine Rice, and Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice.

Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Ingredients

• Rice: Perfect base for fried rice recipe
• Sesame oil: Adds nutty flavor and aroma to fried rice
• Olive oil: Olive oil for sautéing vegetables and protein evenly
• Pork, chicken, or shrimp: Protein choice for a savory fried rice dish
• Garlic: Fresh garlic adds aromatic, savory flavor throughout rice
• Ginger: Fresh ginger adds warmth and subtle spice taste
• Onion: Onion adds sweetness, texture, and depth of flavor
• Carrots: Adds color, crunch, and natural sweetness to rice
• Peas: Green peas add color, texture, and mild sweetness
• Soy sauce: Soy sauce gives umami and salty depth to dish
• Eggs: Scrambled eggs add richness, protein, and fluffy texture
• Green onions: Garnish with fresh green onions for flavor, color

How To Make Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Recipe

Step One: Turn the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add sesame oil and olive oil, then sauté diced onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and your choice of raw pork, chicken, or shrimp until slightly browned.

Step Two: Stir in the rinsed rice, chicken or vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Mix well so the rice is evenly coated. Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to “Sealing,” and cook on high pressure for 6-8 minutes (depending on rice type).

Step Three: When the timer goes off, carefully perform a quick release to prevent overcooking. Push the rice to one side, scramble eggs in the pot, then fold them in. Stir in thawed peas and carrots until heated through. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Recipe Tips

• ​Rinse the rice first: Helps prevent sticky or mushy fried rice.
• Prep all ingredients ahead: Dice vegetables, measure sauces, and have protein ready before cooking.
• Use high heat for sautéing: Brings out flavor in the aromatics and protein.
• Quick release the Instant Pot: Keeps rice fluffy and prevents overcooking.
• Customize your veggies or protein: Add bell peppers, peas, carrots, shrimp, or chicken to your preference.
• Adjust seasoning at the end: Taste and add extra soy sauce, salt, or sesame oil if needed.

Storing Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store cooled fried rice in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Reheating: Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water or broth to maintain moisture and fluffiness.

Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Recipe Faqs

Can I swap the protein? Absolutely. Chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, or tofu all work well in this recipe.

Can I make it vegetarian? Yes! Omit the meat and use extra vegetables or tofu. Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for full flavor.

Can I add more vegetables? Definitely. Bell peppers, peas, carrots, broccoli, or any favorite vegetables can be added.

How do I prevent the rice from being mushy? Rinse the rice before cooking and use the recommended water-to-rice ratio. Quick release the Instant Pot to keep rice fluffy.

How should leftovers be stored? Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of water or broth to keep it moist.

Can I prep ingredients ahead of time? Yes, you can chop vegetables and measure sauces ahead, but cook the rice fresh for best texture.

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