Sesame-crusted tofu with gingery noodles - Good Food Middle East

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 300g block tofu, patted dry and cut into triangles
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds
• 150ml sunflower oil, for frying
• 4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
• 50g stem ginger (around 4-5 balls), finely chopped, plus 2 tbsp syrup
• ½ bunch spring onion, shredded lengthways
• 250g pack medium egg noodles
• 1 tbsp soy sauce