Alper Sarikaya — Crispy Tofu with Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

Ingredients

• 1 block tofu, firm or extra-firm
• 3 tbsp avocado oil
• kosher salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 3/4 lb snap peas, trimmed
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 2 tbsp ginger, fresh, peeled and grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 13 oz coconut milk, unsweetened
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp molasses
• 1/2 C cashews, toasted
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1/4 C mint, chopped
• 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• rice, for serving