Broccoli with Five-spice Tofu

Ingredients

• dried shiitake mushrooms (¼ oz)
  ¼ cup
• extra-firm tofu
  8 oz
• low-sodium soy sauce
  3 tbsp
• Chinese five-spice powder
  ¾ tsp
• broccoli
  1 lb
• cornstarch
  1 tbsp
• low-sodium vegetable broth
  1¼ cups
• brown sugar
  2 tsp
• vegetable oil
  4 tsp
• scallions (white and light green parts)

  chopped (¼ cup)
  7 unit
• cloves garlic

  minced
  4 medium
• minced fresh ginger
  4 tsp
• chile paste with garlic
  ¾ tsp
• anise seeds

  crushed
  ½ tsp
• cinnamon stick
  1 unit
• carrots

  julienned or shredded
  2 medium