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+---
+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
+---
+
+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.