Bak Kut Teh

==Ingredients==
* 1 lb 6 oz Beef/mutton sparerib (cut into bite-size pieces)
* 1 tablespoon Sugar
* 3 tablespoons shortening
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 2 cloves garlic (bashed)
* 1 teaspoon preserved brown soya beans, pounded
* 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 piece of cinnamon bark (1 inch)
* 1 teaspoon peppercorns
* 2 segments star anise
* 3 pints of boiling water
* some crispy Chinese crullers ("Yu-Char-Koay", sliced)
* 1 tablespoon crispy Shallots
==Directions==
1. Rub salt on spareribs.
2. Heat pan till very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of shortening. Fry spareribs till well-browned. Set aside for later use.
3. Using a clean pan, heat 1 tablespoon shortening. Add Sugar and caramelize until light brown. Add soya beans. Stir-fry for 1/2 minute. Then put in the fried sparerib and peppercorns.
4. Let the consommé boil on high heat for 10 minutes. Then turn down the heat, let simmer for another 1.5 - 1.75 hours (or until the meat is tender). Discard excess oil from the surface before serving.
5. Serve hot with cruller slices.
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