Step 1

Cut the tofu into 6 slabs crosswise and blot very well between layers of paper towel or clean tea towel. (if you have a tofu press, press the tofu ahead of time). Cut the slabs into dice.

Step 2

Heat the oil along with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce in a large skillet or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the tofu and stir quickly to coat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and on most sides.

Step 3

Stir in the bell pepper and garlic and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the scallions, ginger and green peas and continue to cook for a minute or so.

Step 5

Add the rice and stir everything together. Continue to cook until the rice is piping hot (how long depends on if you add hot or cold rice).

Step 6

Season with pepper, additional soy sauce or tamari, and more ginger, if you’d like. Remove from the heat and serve at once.