RECIPES OF MALAYSIA

Ingredients

1 1/2-2 lb

6-8 cups

1 tsp

2

2

1

6-8

4-6

2 large

2

2

3 medium

1/2

2-3 sprigs

Water

Sugar

Cabbage (cut into 2 inch pieces)

Black pepper (adjust to taste)

1. In a stockpot, add water, spareribs, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, ginger, black peppercorns, cloves, onions, bay leaves, sugar and salt to taste

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to med, simmer uncovered 40-50 minutes, occasionally skim excess oil and any froth that forms on top

3. Add carrot, potatoes, continue to simmer

4. When potatoes, carrots are par cooked, add cabbage, simmer till cabbage is quite tender, but not too soft or mushy, turn off heat

5. Garnish with cilantro, serve soup as a starter or as a main course with steamed rice and a chili dipping sauce