Bak Kut Teh Bliss

Bak Kut Teh is a popular Singaporean Chinese herbal soup dish that is enjoyed for its rich and flavorful broth. This recipe for Bak Kut Teh Bliss will guide you through creating this comforting and aromatic dish at home.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Singaporean Chinese Soup Herbal Comfort Food
Bak Kut Teh Bliss

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork ribs
  • 10 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 10 pieces dried red dates
  • 2 liters water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blanch the pork ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat some oil in the pot and sauté the crushed garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched pork ribs, soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and white pepper. Stir well to coat the ribs.
  4. Add the dried shiitake mushrooms, dried red dates, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  5. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Stove Chopping board Knife

Tools

Soup ladle Serving bowls Soup spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bak Kut Teh with steamed white rice and a side of fried dough fritters for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a few pieces of dried cuttlefish or a small handful of goji berries to the soup.

Cost

$20