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Bak Kut Teh BKT Recipe for pork soup from Singapore Eat with Tom

Bak Kut Teh (BKT) Pork Soup Recipe – Singapore’s Hokkien Style

September 13, 2021 //  by Tom

I am sure you are wondering what does "bak kut teh" mean and aren't you from Missouri, Tom?!?  Yes, yes, still the same Tom here, but my wife, Priscilla is from the faraway land of Singapore where "bak kut teh" in Hokkien translates to "meat bone tea." This soup was developed as a hearty meal for the working men called "coolies" who labored loading and unloading boats at the ports of Singapore in the colonial days.  The workers believed the combination of fragrant herbs and hearty pork could …

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Chinese new year pineapple tart cookies singaporean style eat with tom

Pineapple Tart Cookies – Singaporean Style

January 30, 2021 //  by Tom

I always get excited about Chinese New Year, not only to read my zodiac prediction and see what kind luck I can expect, but also for all of the sweet treats!  My wife Priscilla is from Singapore and she inspired me to make these pineapple tarts from scratch a few years ago when she was craving a taste from home.  I set out to buy a big pineapple and see if I could produce an authentic flaky and buttery treat to help her ring in the new year.  We started with the recipe from the foodblog Rasa …

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