ASMR Bak Kut Teh (肉骨茶) | Effortless Instant Pot Recipe (Easy & Delicious!)

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

Chinese rice wine

🥗Healthier: dry sherry

💰Cheaper: white wine

Dry sherry is more accessible and adds depth.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: caramelized onions

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Caramelized onions provide sweetness without frying.

dried mushrooms

🥗Healthier: fresh mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Fresh mushrooms are lighter and more readily available.

Blanch the pork ribs and belly with boiling water to remove impurities.

Soak the dried mushrooms and bean curd sticks in warm water.

Add the meat, bones, soaked mushrooms, spice mix, and herbal blend to the Instant Pot.

Pour in the water.

Set the Instant Pot to cook for 35 minutes and deselect keep warm.

Cut the soaked bean curd sticks into 1 to 2 inch pieces.

Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete and the pressure has released, turn on the saute mode to bring the soup to a boil.

Add the bean curd sticks and let them simmer for 5 minutes.

Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper seasonings.

Remove the pork belly, ribs, yam roots, dried logan, and mushrooms.

Assemble the Bak Kut Teh by arranging the meat and other ingredients in a bowl and ladling the flavorful broth over top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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