Bak Kut Teh

Pork bones

Pork ribs

Pork shoulder loin

Pork stomach (optional)

Bak Kut Teh soup spice pack

Water

Mushrooms of your choice

Fresh coriander, for garnish

Minced garlic, for serving

Chilli padi, for serving

1. Blanch the meat for about 10 minutes. Then wash each piece with clean water . 

2. Cook the soup base

Add the pork bones, Bak Kut Teh soup spice pack and water to a pressure cooker. Cook under pressure for about 50 minutes, following your pressure cooker’s instructions.

3. Add the remaining meat

Carefully transfer the soup and pork bones to a pot. Add the pork ribs, pork shoulder loin and pork stomach. Simmer over low heat for another 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked and reaches your preferred tenderness.

I cook the meat this way because my family doesn’t like it overly tender. If you prefer softer, fall off the bone meat, you can add all the meat to the pressure cooker from the beginning and adjust the cooking time according to your pressure cooker’s instructions and the cuts of meat used.

4. Add the mushrooms & salt

When you’re nearly ready to serve, add the mushrooms and simmer until they are cooked through. Salt to taste

5. Garnish and serve

Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot with minced garlic and chilli padi on the side, along with rice for a comforting family meal.