World Flavors Cookbook

Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup)

Name: Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: 1kg meaty pork ribs 2 whole heads of garlic, unpeeled and smashed 2 tbsp whole white peppercorns, crushed 2L water 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise 1 tbsp light soy sauce Salt to taste Sides: You tiao (dough fritters), rice, preserved vegetables

A peppery pork rib broth simmered with garlic and various spices, a classic Singaporean soul food.

Cuisine: Singapore

Ingredients

1kg meaty pork ribs 2 whole heads of garlic, unpeeled and smashed 2 tbsp whole white peppercorns, crushed 2L water 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise 1 tbsp light soy sauce Salt to taste Sides: You tiao (dough fritters), rice, preserved vegetables

Instructions

1. Blanch the pork ribs in boiling water for 5 mins to remove impurities. Drain and rinse. 2. Bring 2L water to a boil in a clean pot. 3. Add ribs, garlic heads, peppercorns, cinnamon, and star anise. 4. Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours until the meat is fork-tender. 5. Season with soy sauce and salt. 6. Serve hot with you tiao for dipping and a bowl of steamed rice.