Orange Beef-Style Tofu Stir-Fry

When I get a craving for orange beef, I make up this tofu stir-fry! Pieces of firm tofu in a mildly spicy orange sauce. Serve over rice noodles, and use any vegetables you like!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, orange juice, water, sugar, chili paste, and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 3

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.