Orange Beef-Style Tofu Stir-Fry
Description
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!
Ingredients
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1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into strips
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup warm water
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon chili paste
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 carrots, sliced
Directions
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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.
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In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, orange juice, water, sugar, chili paste, and cornstarch until smooth.
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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.