Duck with Star Anise and Eggs

THIS ‘STEW’ IS OF Chinese origin, but has now been adapted and adopted by the Thais. Throughout all of Bangkok, which has a substantial Chinese population, there are street stalls that sell this style of soup, whether it be made with duck and mushrooms or with pork belly and beancurd (tofu), as was sold near where I lived in Bangkok. This dish is delicious when served accompanied by some steamed Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce.