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Name: Authentic Teochew Bak Kut Teh Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: *For the Pork Ribs:**; 1 kg pork ribs (spare ribs or prime ribs), chopped into individual bone segments; 1 tablespoon rock sugar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon white pepper powder; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; *For the Broth:**; 5 liters water; 1 whole head garlic, cloves separated and peeled but left whole; 2 tablespoons white peppercorns, lightly crushed; 3 slices ginger; 2 whole star anise; 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches); 3 cloves; 2 dried tangerine peels; 1 tablespoon goji berries; 1 tablespoon dried scallops (conpoy), optional for umami; Salt, to taste; *For Serving:**; Steamed jasmine rice; 2-3 pieces of Chinese dough fritters (you tiao), cut into sections; 2 sprigs cilantro, chopped; 1 red chili, sliced thinly; 1 tablespoon fried shallots; 2 tablespoons premium dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons minced garlic in oil

Bak Kut Teh (Teochew)

🇸🇬 Singapore

Southeast Asia

A Teochew-style pork rib soup with a peppery broth, often served with rice and Chinese dough fritters.

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