Bak Kut Teh

A few years ago, when we still stayed in Singapore, we often drove to Johor Bahru to shop, buy gas, and eat good food. Other than Malaysian food, we also loved Chinese style paper wrap chicken from Bamboo Restaurant, Ampang Yong Tau Foo and also Bak Kut Teh. Too bad, I can't remember the name of the restaurant.

It's actually easy to make your own Bak Kut Teh at home. You can buy ready-made Bak Kut Teh spices in Chinese groceries anywhere. Our family friend, the Kwoks, often go to HK and bring back packaged herbs and spices, and give some to us. Among the many packages, we still have one left and finally use it for a hearty soup. It's cold and rainy outside. There's nothing better than a hot delicious bowl of home-made Bak Kut Teh.

Here's the mix that I use. Just add garlic, it's that simple.


This is the herbs and spices inside with a tea bag (hence the name: Bak Kut Teh)


Three hours later...The soup darkens kudos to the tea in the bag. The aroma is so invigorating.


Warm and refreshing!

Good for you soul.

Make one bowl today ^^




Easy Bak Kut Teh
Ingredients:
1 package of good quality Bak Kut Teh Mix
1 lb of pork ribs
2 liters of water
5 whole garlic
1 tsp of salt
2 tbs soy sauce

Method:
Boil 2 liters of water. Add in the mix, garlic, and the pork ribs. Boil for about 2 hours, and you can add more water if needed. Add the salt and soy sauce. Serve warm with rice.