Ingredients:

2 tsp cornstarch

2 tbsp warm water

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp Asian Hot Chili paste/Sambal oelek

1 orange zest

1 orange juice

1 tbsp oil

7 oz firm tofu

2 cloves garlic

1/2 green bell pepper

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk cornstarch and water.

Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple, hot chili sauce, orange juice and zest, and set aside.

Heat oil in a very large nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Add tofu to pan and cook, browning on most sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Cover the pan if there is too much sputtering.

Add garlic and sliced bell pepper or blanched veggies and cook for half a minute.

Add the sauce and cook until sauce begins to bubble(2-4 minutes).

Reduce heat, cover and cook for another 2 minutes.

Time

Total : 40 minutes

Prep : 20 minutes

Cook : 20 minutes

Resting time : 0 minutes

Servings : 4 servings