Bak Kut Teh (or literally translated to be “Pork Rib Tea”) is a savoury soup that is popular in Malaysia, Singapore, China and Taiwan. It is believed that this dish was created for coolies (dock laborers) as meat was expensive and thus pork ribs are used to supplement their diet. It is a tasty herbal soup that is nourishing to the body too.

Instead of making it from scratch, these days, instant Bak Kut Teh packets are available in Asian grocery stores – just add meat, mushrooms and Sunrise Tofu Puffs. This nutritious soup goes best with rice or noodles.

Prep time: 10 min   Cook time: 60 min   Servings:   5

INGREDIENTS

1 pkg of Sunrise Tofu Puffs
1 pkg of Instant Bak Kut Teh packet (available at most Asian grocery stores)
8-10 pieces of shitake mushrooms – halved
1 bunch of Enoki mushrooms (optional)
2.2 lbs Pork ribs (or substitute with chicken)
3 whole garlic bulbs
2 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 ½ tsp dark soy sauce
½ tsp light soy sauce
1500 ml water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot, boil the Bak Kut Teh filter bags in 1500 ml of water and bring to boil.
2. Add the meat, garlic bulbs and all sauces to the boiling soup.
3. Simmer for 1 hour and add the mushrooms and tofu puffs 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: For a fuss-free way to cook this dish, put everything in a crock-pot and set it on high for 2-3 hours.

Calories: 700   Fat: 50g (Saturated Fat: 18g)   Cholesterol: 160mg   Sodium: 490mg   Carbohydrates: 22g   Fibre: 3g   Protein: 39g   Calcium: 10% Iron: 25%

As per one serving size (582g)

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