Pork Ribs Tea - Bah Kut Teh (肉骨茶)

If you have traveled to Singapore or Malaysia, one famous Chinese soup you are bound to have heard of is Bah Kut Teh. This soup, which literally translates to “Meat Bone Tea (肉骨茶)” from the Teochew language, is a deeply flavorful pork ribs broth that contains no tea (despite the name). This pork ribs soup is intensely [Read More...]

Moisturizing Asian Pears Herbal Soup with Dried Figs

As we are in the midst of the dry cold season, I was reminded of a delicious moisturizing soup that my family enjoys during this time of year.  This soup, made with ya li Asian pears, dried figs, and a few simple Chinese herbs, is a gentle nourishing tonic that moistens the lungs and skin from the [Read More...]