Pacific Rim Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients

Rice

2 cups, cooked

Scallions

4, chopped

Snow peas

1 cup, trimmed

Broccoli

1 cup, florets

Carrot

1 large, thinly sliced

Green bell pepper

1, thinly sliced

Red bell pepper

1, thinly sliced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, minced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1/4 cup

Tofu

1 block, cubed

Instructions

1. In a bowl, marinate the tofu in soy sauce for at least 10 minutes, this allows the tofu to absorb the savory flavor of the soy.
2. Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, ensuring the oil is hot but not smoking.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute until they release their aromatic fragrance.
4. Add the marinated tofu to the pan and stir-fry until all sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the tofu and set it aside.
5. In the same pan, add the bell peppers, carrot, broccoli, and snow peas. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. This ensures the vegetables retain their vibrant colors and crunch.
6. Return the tofu to the pan and add the chopped scallions. Give everything a quick stir-fry for another 2 minutes to merge the flavors.
7. Serve the stir-fry over hot, fluffy cooked rice and enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Rim.