Sichuan-style Mapo Tofu (Vegan)

Very tasty. Tofu rehydrates well. Just enough spice. Could use more salt (but I say that about everything).

I think this is my favorite freeze dried backpacking meal of all time. I’m usually pretty picky about trail food because most meals lack flavor and end up tasting bland, but this one surprised me. This actually uses authentic ingredients and tastes exactly how it would if cooked at home. I can’t wait to buy some more.

The rice rehydrated so perfectly. There were some tofu bits that were chewier than others, but it was so flavor packed that I didn’t mind. Would absolutely bring this on a backpacking trip with me, it kind of reminds me of cooking from home. It’s what you want to dig into after a day of putting in miles.