Star Anise Braised Bamboo Shoots - Healthy World Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1-2 bamboo shoots (fresh mature bamboo )
• water (enough to cover bamboo to boil)
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 3 whole star anise ((can substitute with 1 teaspoon of 5 spice powder))
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns -
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup tamari (soy) sauce
• 1-2 tbsp brown sugar ((or substitute sugar alternative))
• 1/2 cup rice wine ((shao xing) (or exchange out with cooking sherry))
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil