Camping Meal: Tofu Stir-Fry

Fried tofu, sautéed veggies and hearty rice all in one skillet. This dish is the epitome of a one-pot wonder.You can use whatever protein you have on hand, but for this dish, we chose to go with tofu. On its own, tofu doesn't have a lot of flavor. So we whipped up a quick soy, sesame and chili garlic marinade that we soaked the tofu in while we cut up our vegetables.In a hot skillet with some cooking oil, we sauté our veggies on one side and sear our tofu on the other. We use a fork to flip the tofu cubes, so each side is browned. When the tofu is done, we remove them from the pan and set aside. Then add in the garlic and ginger for one final stir.Then in goes the rice, followed by broth, soy sauce and sugar. Reduce the heat to low and cover. After 20 minutes, all the steam will have cooked the rice. Fluff it up with a spatula and then add the tofu back in to reheat. Cover for another 5 minutes.Stir-fry is one of our favorite catch-all dishes. So if you've got a few ingredients to use up before the end of your trip (or next grocery run) give this one pan stir-fry a try.One Skillet Tofu Stir-Fry with RiceYield: 2 servingsCook time: 30 minutes of preparation, plus 10 minutes to marinateIngredients8 oz tofu (half block)2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 teaspoon chili-garlic paste or sambal olek1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)1 small onion, diced (1 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced (~1 tablespoon)1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced fine1 green onion, sliced1/2 cup jasmine rice1 cup water or broth2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 teaspoon sugarDirectionsStep 1Pat the tofu dry and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.Step 2Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon chili-garlic paste together in a Tupperware or small bowl. Add the tofu and toss to coat. Set aside at least 10 minutes, or marinate up to overnight in the fridge or cooler.Step 3Heat the vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add the pepper and onion, toss and move to one side. Add the tofu to the other side. Cook until the peppers and onions are soft and begin to brown and the tofu is brown on all sides (you'll need to turn them every 30 seconds or so). Remove the tofu and set aside.Step 4Add the garlic, ginger and green onions and saute with the onions and peppers for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.Step 5Add the rice, water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and the sugar. Stir well, then cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.Step 6Add the tofu back in and cover, cooking an additional 5 minutes until the tofu is warm.Shop Camp Kitchen Supplies