Penang Hawker Food

Bah Kut Teh

It has herbal flavour and strong smell

How to make  Bah Kut Teh???

• Take a large pot and put sparerib pieces in it. Add enough cold water to cover them completely. Parboil until foam rises to the surface. • Drain the water and rinse the meat with cold water and return it to the pot. Add garlic and 2 liter of water. • Put cinnamon, star anise and peppercorns in a cheese cloth; tie it and add bag to the pot. • Bring water to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until the meat shrinks from the bones. • Skim excess oil from the surface and discard it. • Remove the spice bag from the pot. • Season the prepared soup with salt, sugar and dark soy sauce to taste, and stir. • Bak Kut Teh is ready. Serve with white steamed rice.