Beancurd Sticks Simmered with Chili Bean Paste Recipe

Name: Beancurd Sticks Simmered with Chili Bean Paste Recipe
Ingredients: 8 ounces beancurd sticks, soaked in water for a a few hours; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons Sichuanese chili bean paste; 3 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth or water; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoons crushed Sichuan peppercorns; 1 star anise pod; Kosher salt; Chopped cilantro and scallions to garnish