Best Bak Kut Teh Recipe from Founder in Singapore
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour, 25 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 20 garlic cloves
  • 6 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 pounds pork ribs, rinsed and drained, cut into 4 pieces
  • Cooked rice, for serving
Directions
  1. In a large pot, add all the ingredients, except the pork ribs, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the pork ribs to the broth and bring back to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer on low for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
  3. Turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes. Serve hot with rice.