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Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Recipe

Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Make Easy Pei Wei Fried Rice at home with raw rice. Tender protein, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables come together in this quick, flavorful copycat recipe.

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups Jasmine Rice, or basmati
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pound Pork, chicken, or shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated or minced
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced
  • 1 cup Peas, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
  • 2 cups broth, chicken, vegetable or stock

Instructions

  • Wash 3 cups Jasmine Rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  • Turn the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add 1 tablespoon Sesame oil and 1 tablespoon Olive oil then sauté diced 1 medium Onion, minced 2 teaspoons Garlic, grated 1 teaspoon Ginger and your choice of raw 1 pound Pork, chicken, or shrimp until slightly browned.
  • Stir in the rinsed rice, c2 cups broth, and 3 tablespoons 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).
  • When the timer goes off, carefully perform a quick release to prevent overcooking.
  • Push the rice to one side, scramble 2 large Eggs in the pot, then fold them in. Stir in thawed 1 cup Peas and 1 cup Carrots until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with sliced 2 stalks Green onions and serve hot.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, or Ninja Foodi
  • Ladle

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 24gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 904mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4051IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg