Vegan Fried Rice

Name: Vegan Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 6-8 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu (about 1/2 block, drained and patted dry); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or vegan butter); 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper (to preference); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric ((optional, for color)); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or vegan butter; 2 teaspoons sambal chili paste (more or less to taste); black pepper (to taste); 4 scallions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated); 4-6 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 heaping tablespoon)); 3 cups cold leftover rice (see notes for details); 1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots; 2 tablespoons soy sauce