Peel celery root and put in a pot with water, soy sauce, cinnamon, star anise, and celery bits.
Boil, then simmer for 20 mins until softened.
Preheat the oven to 220°C (turbo mode).
In a pan add olive oil and sauté onion, then garlic and thyme.
Add coriander, paprika, chili, salt, sugar; cook 2 mins.
Pour in water, let it evaporate into caramel.
Add wine, reduce for 5-6 mins.
Coat celery root with sauce in an oven dish. Roast, basting every 10 mins for 30 mins total.
Slice like pastrami, drizzle with sauce.
