Kung Pao Tofu

Name: Kung Pao Tofu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 14 ounces firm tofu; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon five spice powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2/3 cup warm water; 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil; 1 cup blanched shelled and skinless peanuts; 2 medium carrots ((chopped into pieces to match the size of the peanuts)); 1 tablespoon ginger ((minced)); 3-5 dried chili peppers ((de-seeded and cut into segments)); 3 cloves garlic ((chopped)); 3 scallions ((white parts only, diced)); 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder