Make This Pepper Pork Rib Soup (Singapore Bak Kut Teh) at Home for One Week and You'll be in Love

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is better for health.

dark soy sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Mushroom soy sauce adds depth without extra calories.

Chinese herbs

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Fresh herbs offer flavor with fewer additives.

Trim off the pork ribs into medium pieces. Bone and meat, perfect for easy eating.

In a medium pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the pork ribs and then turn off the heat. Drain off the water and set aside.

In a large pot, sauté 1 teaspoon of pepper and a bulb of garlic until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the pork ribs and pour 1 liter of water. Season with 1 cube of stock cube or salt to taste and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.

Top with Cilantro/Coriander. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy your meals !

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens