High Protein Bak Kut Teh

Elevate your traditional herbal soup game with this High Protein Bak Kut Teh, a nourishing twist on the beloved Southeast Asian comfort food. Packed with tender pork ribs, protein-rich firm tofu, and earthy dried shiitake mushrooms, this hearty dish is simmered to perfection in a fragrant broth infused with aromatic spices like star anise, cinnamon, and white peppercorns. This recipe is not only brimming with bold umami flavors, thanks to a balanced blend of light and dark soy sauce, but it also provides a high-protein boost that keeps you satisfied. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this wholesome dish serves six and is a comforting masterpiece of flavor and nutrition. Garnish with fresh green onions and serve steaming hot for a deeply satisfying culinary experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cut the firm tofu into 2 cm cubes and set aside.

Step 4

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).

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Add the soaked shiitake mushrooms and salt. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.

Step 7

Add the tofu cubes to the pot. Simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors of the broth.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or salt if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4771.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5245.2

Total Fat 378.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 134.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1410mg	0%
Sodium 7686.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 374.4g	0%

Vitamin D 513.3IU	0%
Calcium 1518.3mg	0%
Iron 32.7mg	0%
Potassium 5278.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.9%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 7.9%