Easy Bak Kut Teh 肉骨茶

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Sometime late last year, we had really cool weather, which was perfect for hot soup, stews and curries!

Bak Kut Teh was one of our favourites! This peppery soup gets its name “meat bone tea” in Hokkien, which is pork ribs simmered in a peppery broth, made with herbs and spices. The word “tea” refers to the Chinese tea usually served together with the soup, as it washes down the oily feeling from this rich soup.

I have tried many ready packs of Bak Kut Teh, but none could satisfy the taste buds of the picky husband.

Until we came to this pack!

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You can easily get this pack of Bak Kut Teh spices in major supermarkets. They usually come in packs of 4. Most of the time, I use 1 pack for 2 adults.

>> MORE SOUP RECIPES:

• Bittergourd Pork Ribs Soup
• Chayote Pork Ribs Soup

There is also a simple recipe at the back of this pack, but I prefer adding some crushed peppercorns for a more peppery taste. Also, don’t forget your garlic! You don’t need to peel the garlic, just separate the cloves and place them into the pot to cook.

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Bak Kut Teh 肉骨茶

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs 15 mins

 

A peppery pork broth that is popular in Singapore and Malaysia. Best served with a bowl of fluffy white rice and cut chili padi with dark soy sauce.

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Chinese

Yield: 2 Adults

Ingredients

• 1 pack bak kut teh spices
• 1.5 L water
• 450 g pork ribs blanched
• 1 pack Chinese pork balls
• 1 bulb of garlic about 12-14 cloves
• 1/2 tbsp white pepper corns smashed

Instructions

1. Bring the 1.5L water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add in the bak kut teh spices, blanched prime ribs, garlic and pepper corns.
2. Let the soup come to a rolling boil for about 20 mins before turning down the heat to a simmer. Cook the soup for about 2-3 hours.
3. Add in the pork balls just 5 mins before turning off the heat. Serve hot, with cut chili padi in dark soy sauce.

Recipe Notes

Blanch the prime ribs before hand, in a small pot of boiling water, for about 5-10 mins. Rinse off any scum clinging to the ribs before adding to the main soup pot.

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