Crisp-Tender Brussels Sprouts in 7-Spice Broth | Saveur

Ingredients

• 3 star anise pods
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. whole coriander
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. whole black peppercorns
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. whole cloves
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. fennel seeds
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. whole allspice
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
• 2 tsp. canola oil, divided
• 1 medium bulb fennel, cut into ⅛-inch slices
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced on the bias
• 1 large parsnip, thinly sliced on the bias
• 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch batons
• 4 cups homemade or purchased vegetable stock (non-tomato-based preferred)
• ¹⁄₄ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2-3 tbsp. soy sauce or wheat-free tamari
• 1 ¹⁄₂ lb. Brussels sprouts, ends and outer leaves trimmed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
• 1-2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, for garnish