Star Anise Braised Celery And Shiitakes With Smoked Tofu, Beets And Walnuts

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["Preparing Shiitakes and Celery", "8 stalks celery, peeled and cut on extreme diagonal into 1/3"" chevrons", "6 each chinese dried shiitake mushroom caps, poached in simmering water ,covered,til tender( about 20-30 minutes),drained and sliced thinly", "2-4 tablespoons canola oil", "1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger", "2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns, rubbed between your palms to release perfume", "2 star anise, pulled apart", "1/4 cup chinese soy sauce", "1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar", "1/2 cup dry cocktail sherry", "2 teaspoons Japanese sesame oil (Kadoya preferred)", "4 ounces smoked tofu at room temperature, cut into 1/3"" cubes", "Preparing Beets(or Squash) and Walnuts; Plating Dish", "5 ounces peeled beets (or peeled buttercup squash)", "drizzle of extra virgin olive oil", "kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper", "2 teaspoons japanese sesame oil, Kadoya preferred", "2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, chopped roughly", "1 teaspoon microplaned orange zest(if using beets)"].

Yes, Star Anise Braised Celery And Shiitakes With Smoked Tofu, Beets And Walnuts falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.