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Bak Kut Teh — traditional dish from Singapore, Singapore
Soup Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑37gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Bak Kut Teh

How to order / say it
Say it 肉骨茶 — [Bah kut te]
Order I'd like the Bak Kut Teh, please.
Locally 我想要一份肉骨茶。
Say locally

A fragrant pork rib soup with herbs and spices.

Why try it?

Bak Kut Teh showcases the Chinese heritage in Singapore's cuisine, offering a soothing and aromatic experience. It's deeply rooted in Singapore's history as a flourishing trading port where multicultural influences are vividly reflected in the local food.

How it tastes

The soup is robust and peppery, with the herbal blend creating a warming aroma, while the pork is tender and melts in your mouth. Served often with rice and youtiao, it offers a comforting experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Bak Kut Teh is believed to have been brought to Singapore in the early 19th century by Hokkien immigrants. Its creation was a practical way to nourish immigrant laborers with a rich and sustaining meal.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork ribs
  • 🧄 40 g garlic
  • 🧂 10 g peppercorn
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🧂 5 g cinnamon sticks
  • 🧂 5 g star anise

Method

  1. 1 Boil pork ribs with garlic and spices to form a broth.
  2. 2 Add soy sauce and simmer until the ribs are tender.
  3. 3 Adjust seasoning with additional spices as needed.
  4. 4 Serve hot with rice or youtiao.

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