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Bak Kut Teh
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Bak Kut Teh

15 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

461
Calories
28g
Protein
27g
Fat
27g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 13 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Mutton not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0
Star Anise not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 6 oz beef/mutton sparerib (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic (bashed)
  • 1 teaspoon preserved brown soya beans, pounded
  • 1 teaspoon dark soya sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 piece of cinnamon bark (1 inch)
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 2 segments star anise
  • 3 pints of boiling water
  • some crispy Chinese crullers ("Yu-Char-Koay", sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon crispy shallots

Directions

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1. Rub salt on spareribs.

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2. Heat pan till very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of shortening. Fry spareribs till well-browned. Set aside for later use.

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3. Using a clean pan, heat 1 tablespoon shortening. Add sugar and caramelize until light brown. Add soya beans. Stir-fry for 1/2 minute. Then put in the fried sparerib and peppercorns.

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4. Let the consomme boil on high heat for 10 minutes. Then turn down the heat, let simmer for another 1.5 - 1.75 hours (or until the meat is tender). Discard excess oil from the surface before serving.

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5. Serve hot with cruller slices.

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Category:Bruneian Recipes

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Category:Bruneian Meat Dishes

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