Melanie's favourite

Bak Kut Teh : Pork Rib Tea - A very popular Hokkien herbal soup [also spelt Bakuteh] which in English is translated as 'Pork Rib [Pork Bone] Tea', traditionally served for breakfast as an invigorating tonic to start the day with Ewe Char Koay [Chinese crullers]. Pork ribs are long simmered in a 'tea' of Chinese medicinal herbs and whole bulbs of garlic, often with dried shitake mushrooms added for earthiness. A chicken version Chi Kut Teh [also spelt Chikuteh] is also popular. Ready-made Bak Kut Teh, containing all the essential herbal ingredients usually available only in ethnic Chinese medicinal shops, are very convenient for 'brewing' an authentic-tasting, aromatic and nutritious Bak Kut Teh at home!

Chilli Padi: Bird's Eye Chili Pepper