Celery and Tofu Salad

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1 cup peanut oil

1 (2-inch long) piece fresh ginger, cut into 3 or 4 slices

1 (3-inch long) piece cinnamon

3 cloves

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

4 star anise

1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns

1/4 cup red chili flakes

Salt

1 bunch Chinese celery, thinly sliced

4 to 6 ounces pressed tofu, thinly sliced or julienned