Bak Kut Teh

This savoury bowl of peppery, garlicky, meaty goodness is a treat the family will love. whatt, founder of founder bak kut teh, chua chwee shares his recipe.

Photography Jasper Yu

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

1kg pork ribs, rinsed and drained
1.5 litres water
5g black pepper
15g white pepper
2g salt
5g garlic powder*
1.5g star anise, ground*
1.5g cinnamon powder*
20 garlic cloves tsp dark soya sauce
½ tsp dark soya sauce
*Available in the spices section of supermarkets.

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pot, add all the ingredients except the pork ribs, and bring the soup to the boil over high heat.

2. Add the pork ribs and bring to the boil again. Lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for 35min.

3. Turn off the heat and cover for 10min. Serve hot, with rice.