Whole30 Bak Kut Teh Soup

Savor the rich, aromatic flavors of Whole30 Bak Kut Teh Soup, a wholesome take on the classic Malaysian-Chinese comfort dish. This nutrient-packed recipe is brimming with tender pork ribs, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, star anise, and white peppercorns. Whole30-compliant fish sauce and coconut aminos lend umami depth while keeping the dish diet-friendly. Slow-simmered for hours, this brothy delight is perfect for cozy nights and nutrient-rich meals. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a fragrant and satisfying soup that stays true to its roots while aligning with your Whole30 goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork ribs
• 8 cups water
• 10 whole garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 2 whole star anise
• 2 tablespoons Whole30-compliant fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Whole30-compliant coconut aminos
• 6 whole shiitake mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 2 stalks garnished green onions
• 0 salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and clean the pork ribs thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add the pork ribs and allow them to cook for 3-5 minutes to remove impurities, then drain and rinse the ribs with cold water. Clean the pot.

Step 3

Return the cleaned ribs back to the pot. Add 8 cups of fresh water into the pot over the ribs and bring to a boil.

Step 4

While waiting for the broth to boil, peel the garlic cloves, keeping them whole, and slightly crush the white peppercorns.

Step 5

Once the water is boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Add garlic cloves, crushed white peppercorns, cinnamon stick, star anise, fennel seeds, and coriander seeds to the pot.

Step 6

Add shiitake mushrooms, fish sauce, and coconut aminos to the pot. Stir gently to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.

Step 7

Cover the pot partially with a lid and allow the soup to simmer for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Adjust salt to taste as needed.

Step 8

After simmering, ensure the pork ribs are tender and flavors have melded.

Step 9

Ladle the Bak Kut Teh soup into serving bowls. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy the Whole30 Bak Kut Teh Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3047.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2873.0

Total Fat 215.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 852.7mg	0%
Sodium 4086.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 198.8g	0%

Vitamin D 16.2IU	0%
Calcium 530.0mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2817.4mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 5.0%