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Dried Meat Soup

Dried Meat Soup
Dried Meat Soup
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Dried Meat Soup, often known as 'Bak Kut Teh' in Southeast Asia, is a fragrant, peppery herbal soup featuring pork ribs simmered for hours with a blend of Chinese herbs and spices. It is a beloved comfort food originating from the Hokkien and Teochew communities in Malaysia and Singapore, with popular variations also found in Taiwan and parts of China.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, with the pork providing substantial protein and the herbal broth offering minimal fat. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, along with minerals like potassium and iron from the meat and herbs.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories350 kcal
Protein32 g
Carbs8 g
Fat20 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium850 mg
Potassium620 mg
Iron3.2 mg
Zinc5.8 mg
Phosphorus280 mg
Niacin (B3)7.5 mg
Vitamin B60.6 mg
Selenium25 mcg
Copper0.3 mg

Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Bak Kut Teh is a quintessential breakfast or late-night supper dish, often enjoyed with rice, youtiao (fried dough sticks), and a pot of strong Chinese tea. Its unique herbal blend is believed in traditional Chinese medicine to promote blood circulation and dispel 'wind' from the body.

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