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Bak Kut Teh

duration100 mins
difficulty_levelMedium
meal_typeSoup
taste_typeSavory
spice_typeMild

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tbsps ground white pepper
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 20 garlic cloves
  • 6 tsps dark soy sauce
  • 2 pound pork ribs, rinsed and drained, cut into 4 pieces
  • Uncooked rice cooked rice for serving

Steps

  1. In a large pot, add all the ingredients, except the pork ribs, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the pork ribs to the broth and bring back to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer on low for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
  3. Turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes. Serve hot with rice.
Please be mindful of any allergies you and/or your family may have before you try out this recipe.