Orange Beef-style Tofu Stir-fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili paste
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 carrots, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat 1/4 cup oil in a wok over medium-high heat. place the 1/4 cup cornstarch in a dish; press tofu slices in the cornstarch to coat on all sides. stir-fry in the wok 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides. drain tofu on paper towels. allow wok to cool, and wipe clean.
• in a bowl, mix the soy sauce, orange juice, water, sugar, chili paste, and cornstarch until smooth.
• heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the wok, and stir-fry the carrots until tender. form a well in the center of the carrots, and pour in the sauce. bring sauce to a boil. mix tofu into the wok, and continue cooking until coated with the sauce.