Orange Beef-Style Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2  carrots sliced
• 1 teaspoon chili paste depending on your taste pref 
• 0.3 cup cornstarch 
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch 
• 0.5 cup orange juice 
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce 
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 16 ounce tofu firm drained cut into strips
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• wok

Directions

1. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
2. 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.
3. Drain tofu on paper towels. Allow wok to cool, and wipe clean.
4. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, orange juice, water, sugar, chili paste, and cornstarch until smooth.
5. 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.
6. Mix tofu into the wok, and continue cooking until coated with the sauce.