Keto Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Pork ribs
• 8 cups Water
• 10 cloves Garlic
• 3 whole Star anise
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 5 whole Cloves
• 1 tbsp White peppercorns
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully add the 2 lbs of pork ribs to the boiling water and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain the pork ribs in a colander and rinse them under cool running water.
2. 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the 8 cups of water, the blanched 2 lbs of pork ribs, 10 cloves of garlic (peeled but left whole), 3 whole star anise, 1 stick of cinnamon stick, 5 whole cloves, and 1 tbsp of white peppercorns.
3. 3Bring the contents of the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the pork ribs are very tender when pierced with a fork. The broth should be fragrant and the ribs should be falling off the bone.
4. 4Stir in the 2 tbsp of soy sauce and the 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. 5Taste the broth and add the 1 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of pepper as needed to reach your desired seasoning. Stir well to combine.
6. 6Ladle the hot Bak Kut Teh into bowls, ensuring each serving has pork ribs and plenty of the aromatic broth. Serve immediately.

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