Anise Molasses Brisket Braised in a Wok
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Chinese, Beef |
| 1 | sm | Eggplant |
| 2 | lb | Beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat |
| 2 | tb | Peanut oil |
| 1 | Onion, finely chopped | |
| 1 | tb | Minced fresh ginger |
| 1 | tb | Minced garlic |
| 1/2 | ts | Crushed red pepper |
| 6 | Star anise | |
| 3 | tb | Soy sauce |
| 1/4 | c | Dry sherry |
| 2 | c | Beef broth |
| 3 | tb | Dark molasses |
| Salt and pepper, to taste | ||
| 8 | Dried black fungus (tree ears) | |
| 1 | Tomato, finely chopped | |
| 4 | Scallions, sliced | |
| 1 | ts | Asian sesame oil |
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