Bak Ku Teh (Pork Rib Tea Soup) Recipe

Name: Bak Ku Teh (Pork Rib Tea Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pork ribs back ribs, chopped into 2-inch lengths; 1 large garlic cloves crushed; 6 cups water; 1 each cinnamon sticks; 3 each star anise whole; 1 teaspoon white peppercorns whole; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, dark or to taste; 2 tablespoons shallots crisp fried flakes; 1 x soy sauce, tamari; 1 x red chili peppers thinly sliced, for dipping; 2 each chinese crullers sliced (optional); 1 x rice steamed, white

Servings: persons

1 pound pork ribs back ribs, chopped into 2-inch lengths
1 large garlic cloves crushed
6 cups water
1 each cinnamon sticks
3 each star anise whole
1 teaspoon white peppercorns whole
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce, dark or to taste
2 tablespoons shallots crisp fried flakes
1 x soy sauce, tamari
1 x red chili peppers thinly sliced, for dipping
2 each chinese crullers sliced (optional)
1 x rice steamed, white

1
Combine the pork, garlic, and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
2
Skim and discard the scum from the surface.
3
Add the cinnamon, star anise, peppercorns, sugar, salt, and soy sauce.
4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the pork is tender, about 45 minutes.
5
Discard the excess fat from the soup before serving.
6
Serve the soup in deep bowls with 3 to 4 rib pieces per serving and shallot flakes scattered over the top.
7
Combine soy sauce and chiles to taste in small bowls as a dipping sauce for the ribs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pork ribs back ribs, chopped into 2-inch lengths, 1 large garlic cloves crushed, 6 cups water, 1 each cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Bak Ku Teh (Pork Rib Tea Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bak Ku Teh (Pork Rib Tea Soup)

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