Sesame-crusted tofu with gingery noodles

Name: Sesame-crusted tofu with gingery noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 egg , beaten; 300g block tofu , patted dry and cut into triangles; 3 tbsp cornflour; 3 tbsp sesame seed; 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 noodle; 1 tbsp soy sauce