Best 5 Bak Ku Teh Pork Rib Tea Soup Recipes

Bak kut teh, or pork rib tea soup, is a popular dish in Singapore, Malaysia, and the southern Chinese province of Fujian. Its origins can be traced back to the early 19th century when Chinese immigrants brought their culinary traditions to Southeast Asia. The dish consists of pork ribs simmered in a broth made from various herbs and spices, including star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and garlic. Bak kut teh is typically served with rice or noodles and is often accompanied by a side of pickled vegetables. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day or when you are feeling under the weather. There are many different variations of bak kut teh, each with its own unique flavor profile. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular recipes for this delicious and comforting dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAK KUT TEH

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Bak Kut Teh is a Malaysian herbal soup dish made with pork ribs and Chinese herbs. Traditionally made in a claypot, this homemade recipe is easy, authentic and hearty.

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories Malaysian Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 pack pre-packed Bak Kut Teh herbs
2 heads garlic
1 lb. (400 g) pork ribs, cut into pieces
6 dried shitake mushrooms, soaked and cut into halves
1 cup tofu puffs, cut into halves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
3 dashes white pepper powder
salt to taste
4-5 bird's eyes chilies or Thai chilies, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Indonesian ABC sweet soy sauce

Steps:

Add the water in a big claypot (preferred) or soup pot and bring it to boil. Add the garlic, Bak Kut Teh herbs, pork ribs, mushrooms, tofu puffs and simmer on low heat for about 1 - 2 hours.
Mix all the ingredients in the Dipping Sauce together. Transfer to a small condiment bowl.
Add in all ingredients in Seasoning and and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve immediately with the Dipping Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 64 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 people, Sodium 1107 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

BAK KU TEH (PORK RIB TEA SOUP)

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Make and share this Bak Ku Teh (Pork Rib Tea Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb pork back ribs, chopped into 2-inch lengths
1 large garlic clove, crushed
6 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole star anise
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce (to taste)
soy sauce (optional)
red chile, thinly sliced (optional)
steamed white rice (optional)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 2607.7, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 23.1

BAK KUT TEH (PORK RIBS TEA)

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Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Tea) is a Chinese herbal soup with dong gui known for its warming properties. This comforting dish is perfect for the colder months.

Provided by Linda Ooi

Categories Main Dish

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

10 cups water ((2.5 liters))
1 packet Bak Kut Teh herbs ((rinsed and drained))
3 slices Angelica Sinensis (/ Dong Gui (rinsed and drained))
12 Chinese mushrooms (/ shitake mushrooms (soaked, rinsed, and stalks removed))
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bulb garlic ((separated but not peeled))
2 lbs baby back ribs (or pork ribs, cut into bite-size pieces (900g))
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 piece rock sugar ((10g))
Salt (to taste)
12 small tofu puffs ((cut into halves))
24 pieces tofu skin knots ((rinsed, soaked for 20 minutes, drained) (optional))
¼ cup goji berries ((rinsed and soaked for 10 minutes, drained (30g) (optional))

Steps:

Bring water in a large pot to a boil.
Place all bak kut teh herbs, except for spice sachet, Solomon's seal rhizome (yok chok), and red or black dates in a muslin filter bag. Dong gui should also be placed in the muslin filter bag.
When water comes to a boil, place muslin bag, spice sachet, yok chok, dates, and mushrooms in the water.
Heat vegetable oil in a large fry pan. Add garlic and pork ribs. Sear ribs for about 3 minutes. Stir in dark soy sauce. Turn off heat and transfer pork ribs and garlic to huge pot.
Add rock sugar. When liquid comes back to a boil, season with salt. Reduce heat to low and allow it to simmer for about 1½ hours.
Add tofu puffs, tofu skin knots, and goji berries. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
Discard muslin filter bag and spice sachet.
Serve with steamed rice, yew char kway (aka as you tiao or Chinese crullers), and cut chilies in soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST BAK KUT TEH RECIPE FROM FOUNDER IN SINGAPORE

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Learn how to make bak kut teh, a pork-rib soup from Singapore that's often eaten for breakfast, from a place that's been making it since the 1970s.

Provided by Tasting Table Staff

Categories Main Course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 cups water
2 tablespoons ground white pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole star anise
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
20 garlic cloves
6 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 pounds pork ribs, rinsed and drained, cut into 4 pieces
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

In a large pot, add all the ingredients, except the pork ribs, and bring to a boil over high heat.
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.
Turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes. Serve hot with rice.

CHINESE PORK RIB SOUP ("BAK KUT TEH") RECIPE

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Provided by Foodie

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Preparation Time: 45 mins
750 g Pork Ribs (or spare ribs)
6 pcs Tofu Puffs
1 sachet Bak Kut Teh ingredients (can be found in most supermarkets or asian stores)
1 clove Garlic
1.5 Lt Water
2 tbsp Wolfberries
1 tsp Light Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
Spring Onion &/or Parsley for garnishing

Steps:

1. Bring water to boil in the main pot. 2. Simultaneously, in a separate pot with water sufficient to cover the pork ribs, bring water to boil and put in the pork ribs. Once froth appears, remove pork ribs and transfer them into the main pot. Put in clove of garlic and the sachet of Bak Kut Teh ingredients. Leave it to simmer for about 40 minutes 3. Once time is up, put in wolfberries & tofu puffs; light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, to taste. 4. Serve with spring onion &/or parsley for garnishing.

Tips:

Choose the right pork ribs. Look for meaty pork ribs with good marbling. Avoid ribs that are too fatty or bony.
Soak the pork ribs in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This will help to remove any impurities and make the ribs more tender.
Blanch the pork ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes. This will help to further clean the ribs and remove any excess fat.
Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the soup. Common spices used in bak kut teh include star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns. Common herbs used include garlic, ginger, and lemongrass.
Simmer the soup for at least 2 hours, or until the pork ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.
Serve the soup hot with rice or noodles. You can also add your favorite toppings, such as chopped cilantro, fried shallots, and chili oil.

Conclusion:

Bak kut teh is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, so it is a great choice for beginner cooks. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious pot of bak kut teh that your family and friends will love.