High Protein Bak Kut Teh
Elevate your comfort food game with this High Protein Bak Kut Teh, a nutritious twist on the beloved Malaysian and Singaporean herbal pork rib soup. Packed with tender pork ribs, protein-rich firm tofu, and earthy dried shiitake mushrooms, this recipe marries bold flavors with nutritional benefits. Aromatic spices like star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and white peppercorns infuse the broth with warmth and depth, while soy sauces and rock sugar add a harmonious sweet-savory balance. Easy to prepare and simmered to perfection, this hearty dish is ideal for sharing with family or friends on a cozy evening. Garnished with vibrant green onions, it delivers both wholesome comfort and irresistible flavor in every bowl. Perfect for those seeking high-protein meals without compromising on traditional taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg pork ribs
- 500 g firm tofu
- 12 whole garlic cloves
- 50 g dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 20 g rock sugar
- 2.5 liters water
- 2 sprigs green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes or until soft. Drain and retain the soaking liquid, then cut the mushrooms into halves.
Rinse the pork ribs under cold water. Blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse again with cold water.
Cut the firm tofu into 2 cm cubes and set aside.
In a large pot, add the blanched pork ribs, garlic cloves, white peppercorns, cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick, soy sauces, rock sugar, and 2.5 liters of water (including the mushroom soaking liquid).
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 1 hour, periodically skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.
Add the soaked shiitake mushrooms and salt. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
Add the tofu cubes to the pot. Simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors of the broth.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or salt if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 378.6 g | 485% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.3 g | 672% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1410 mg | 470% | |
| Sodium | 7687 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 374.4 g | 749% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.8 mcg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 1518 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 32.7 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 5279 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
