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Bah Kut Teh
For those who love the aromatic flavour of herbs!
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Ingredients:
750g Pork ribs

Spices and herbs:

Several whole garlics, do not peel
30 Wolf Berries
Few slices Licorice
Several Star Anise
Several stick Cinnamon
one slice Mandarin Peel
one piece Tang Kui
5 - 8 Red Dates
several slices Chuan Xiong

Seasoning:

light soya sauce
dark soya sauce

Side dish/Garnish:

Yew char kway (Chinese fried bread)
Fried shallots

Sauce:

Chopped fresh red chillies
Chopped garlic
Dark soya sauce

Method:

First briefly boil the pork in hot water and remove scum, put in the herbs and spices and cook in low heat for several hours. Season with soya sauce, use enough dark soya sauce in order to give the soup a nice brown color.

Garnish with fried shallots and served with Yew Char Kway and chillie sauce. White rice maybe served as well.

Note:

To make fried shallots, slice shallots and fry till fragrant(light brown) in oil, stop the heat before desired color is achieved as it will continue to brown. Pour into a bow to prevent over browning.

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