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title: Bang Bang Tofu
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servings: 2
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prep_time: 20 minutes
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category: dinner
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cuisine: Asian Fusion
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description: Crispy fried tofu with spicy bang bang sauce served over scallion rice with snow peas
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tags:
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- vegetarian
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- vegan-option
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- asian
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- tofu
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image: https://roux.roo.lol/recipe-images/bang-bang-tofu.webp
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---
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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}.
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In a #pot, bring @water{1.5%cups} & @salt{} to a boil.
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Trim @snow peas{1%cup}.
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Thinly slice @scallions{2}.
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Once water is boiling, add @long grain rice{3/4%cup}, cover, reduce heat to low and cook ~{10%minutes}.
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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.
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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.
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Remove rice from heat and let stand, covered, for about ~{10%minutes}.
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Heat @vegetable or canola oil{1/2%inch depth} in a deep-sided #skillet over medium-high.
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Cut tofu into 3/4" pieces then gently pat dry again.
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Toss tofu with @cornstarch{1/2%cup}, @salt{1/2%tsp} & @black pepper{1/4%tsp} until well coated.
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Once oil is hot, add tofu, working in batches if needed, turning to brown on all sides, about ~{10-12%minutes}.
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Transfer fried tofu to a #wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining tofu.
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Toss fried tofu in Bang Bang Sauce.
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To rice & snow peas, add @garlic{1/2%tsp} & half of scallions, gently tossing to combine, then season to taste.
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Divide rice mixture & tofu evenly among bowls or plates and garnish with remaining scallions.
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