Vegan Taiwanese Braised Tempeh

Name: Vegan Taiwanese Braised Tempeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 block (230 g) tempeh; 4 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1.5 cups hot water (for soaking mushrooms); 2 teaspoons doubanjiang (spicy bean paste); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 shallot, finely minced; 2 dried chilis, deseeded & minced; 1 whole star-anise (optional); 1 bay leaf (optional); 4 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine (or mirin); 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar