Oh Se-deuk's Pork Galbitang

A clear, refreshing yet spicy Korean-style pork rib soup that recreates the flavor of Singaporean bak kut teh with generous amounts of whole garlic and white pepper.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a hot, deep meat broth to replenish energy or nourish themselves in the summer.
  • Those who want to easily enjoy the pungent, refreshing taste of Singaporean bak kut teh at home, reminiscent of trips to Southeast Asia.
  • Those who prefer a clear, spicy broth with strong garlic and white pepper notes, unlike ordinary galbitang.

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • 600g pork ribs
  • 20 cloves whole garlic
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp soup soy sauce

Recipe 🍳

  1. Briefly blanch the pork ribs in boiling water to cook the outside, then rinse thoroughly under cold running water to completely remove impurities and blood.
  2. Place the blanched ribs in a pot, add plenty of water, and add a little salt beforehand, then begin boiling.
  3. Once the broth comes to a boil, reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the meat becomes thick and tender.
  4. After 20 minutes, when the broth starts to develop, add peeled whole garlic cloves and a large green onion cut into chunks, and continue boiling together.
  5. Simmer gently for about 20 more minutes, until the garlic and green onion flavors fully infuse the broth and the ribs are tender.
  6. Once the broth is rich, finish by adding an appropriate amount of white pepper to taste, imparting its characteristic spicy, pungent aroma.
  7. Place ribs and whole garlic generously in a bowl, pour the refreshing broth over, and serve hot, to be enjoyed mixed with rice.
  1. Blanch the pork ribs in hot water, wash off impurities, then place in a pot.
  2. Add water and a little salt to the ribs, boil for 20 minutes first, then add whole garlic and green onion and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  3. Once the garlic and meat are fully cooked, finish by adding white pepper for its distinctive pungent flavor.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Adding salt to the water at the beginning and boiling helps season the meat itself through osmosis, while also deepening the broth.
  • Use white pepper instead of black pepper to keep the broth clear and achieve the clean, spicy, unique flavor of Singaporean bak kut teh.
  • Peeled garlic added too early will overcook and lose its shape, so add it in the middle stage after the meat has simmered sufficiently, for a neat result.

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