---
title: Bang Bang Tofu
servings: 2
prep_time: 20 minutes
category: main course
cuisine: Asian Fusion
description: Crispy fried tofu with spicy bang bang sauce served over scallion rice with snow peas
tags:
  - asian fusion
  - rice
  - tofu
  - vegetarian
image: https://roux.roo.lol/recipe-images/bang-bang-tofu.webp
---

Drain @tofu{1%lb}, pat dry, and place on a plate lined with several paper towels or a clean dish towel to dry for ~{15%minutes}.

In a #pot, bring @water{1.5%cups} & @salt{} to a boil.

Trim @snow peas{1%cup}.

Thinly slice @scallions{2}.

Once water is boiling, add @long grain rice{3/4%cup}, cover, reduce heat to low and cook ~{10%minutes}.

In a large #bowl, stir together @mayo{1/3%cup}, @My Sweet Hottie chili sauce{3%tbsp}, @sriracha{1/2%tbsp} with @salt{1/4%tsp}, then set aside.

After rice has been cooking for 10 minutes, add snow peas & @red pepper{1/2%cup} to pot (do not stir), replace lid and continue to cook ~{2-5%minutes}, or until rice is done.

Remove rice from heat and let stand, covered, for about ~{10%minutes}.

Heat @vegetable or canola oil{1/2%inch depth} in a deep-sided #skillet over medium-high.

Cut tofu into 3/4" pieces then gently pat dry again.

Toss tofu with @cornstarch{1/2%cup}, @salt{1/2%tsp} & @black pepper{1/4%tsp} until well coated.

Once oil is hot, add tofu, working in batches if needed, turning to brown on all sides, about ~{10-12%minutes}.

Transfer fried tofu to a #wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining tofu.

Toss fried tofu in Bang Bang Sauce.

To rice & snow peas, add @garlic{1/2%tsp} & half of scallions, gently tossing to combine, then season to taste.

Divide rice mixture & tofu evenly among bowls or plates and garnish with remaining scallions.
