Bak Kut Teh with Pork
Description
Bak Kut Teh with Pork - Authentic recipe from Malaysia. Ready in 140 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Wash 600 g pork ribs and pat dry. Peel 50 g garlic (whole cloves).
⏱️ approx. 8 min💡 Tip: Bak kut teh ('meat bone tea') is a Malaysian-Chinese pork rib soup in a fragrant herbal and spice broth – warming, hearty and aromatic.
- 2
Bring 30 g bak kut teh spice mix (containing star anise, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, Chinese herbs) to a boil in water.
⏱️ approx. 8 min💡 Tip: The spice mix is the heart of the dish. Plenty of garlic and white pepper give it its characteristic warmth.
- 3
Add the ribs and garlic and simmer for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender and falls off the bone and the broth is aromatic. Serve with soy sauce.
⏱️ approx. 120 min💡 Tip: Long, gentle simmering makes the meat tender and the broth rich and full-bodied. Serve with rice, fried dough sticks (youtiao) and a chili-soy dipping sauce.
📜 Origin & History
Bah Kut Teh with Pork (English: Pork Rib Tea Soup; Chinese: 肉骨茶 / Bak Kut Teh) is a Malaysian-Chinese braised dish: pork ribs (Bah Kut = 'meat bones') are braised with garlic, peppercorns, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and herbs in a rich, spicy broth (Teh = Tea, because of the herbal aroma). Bak Kut Teh is the dish of Hokkien Chinese immigrants in Malaysia and Singapore: it was developed in the 19th century by Chinese workers laboring in the tin mines and plantations of Malaysia. The dish exists in two main variants: the Malay light version ('Klang style' from the state of Selangor) with white pepper and garlic, and the dark version ('Johor style') with dark soy sauce and five-spice powder. Klang (Selangor) is the Bak-Kut-Teh capital: thousands of tourists visit annually just for the Bak Kut Teh. In Germany, Bak-Kut-Teh spice packs are available in Asian shops.
🌿 Regional variants
Dry
As a dry version (dry bak kut teh) with a reduced sauce.
With mushrooms
Dried shiitake and tofu in the broth.
🍷 What goes with it?
With rice, fried dough sticks (youtiao) and a chili-soy dipping sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does bak kut teh mean?
'Meat bone tea' – a pork rib soup in a herbal and spice broth (not an actual tea).
Which spices are typical?
Star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, white pepper and Chinese medicinal herbs.
What goes well with it?
Rice, fried dough sticks (youtiao) and a chili-soy dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
verified- Pork ribs (chop)600 g
- Garlic50 g
- Bak Kut Teh Gewürzmischung30 g
