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Bak kut teh (pork rib tea soup)

Teochew-style peppery, garlicky pork rib broth served with rice, you tiao and dark soy with chilies.

Time
120min
Steps
5
Bak kut teh (pork rib tea soup), photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains wheat and soy.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Blanch ribs 5 minutes and rinse.

    2. 2

      Bring water, garlic and peppercorns (in a spice bag) to a boil.

    3. 3

      Add ribs and simmer gently 1.5 hours until tender.

    4. 4

      Season with salt, sugar and soy.

    5. 5

      Serve with rice, you tiao and dark soy-chili dip.

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