Vegetarian Ham

Yield:	1 Appetizer
Categories:	Chinese, Vegetarian

2	oz	(3 sheets) dried bean curd
3	tb	Soy sauce
2	tb	Water
1		Level teaspoon sugar
1/2		Level teaspoon MSG
1		Level teaspoon fennel
1/2		Star anise
2		Cloves, crushed
1/2		Level teaspoons wild pepper, crushed. [Szechwan peppercorns S.C.]