Tempeh Soy Sauce Noodles

Ingredients

• Choice of noodles, blanched

• 1 block (230 g) tempeh

• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms

• 1.5 cups hot water (for soaking mushrooms)

• 2 tsp gouchujang

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

• 1 shallot, finely minced

• 2 dried chilies, deseeded & minced

• 1 whole star-anise (optional)

• 4 tablespoons light soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons vegetable stock

• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar