University Professor Warns of Risks Caused by Popular Chinese Soup

An Australian study has found that bak kut teh, or pork ribs soup, could cause liver failure if used in conjunction with Western medication.
Bak kut teh is a popular Chinese dish that literally translates to meat bone tea. However, there is no tea in the dish, which is made up of pork ribs that have been simmered in a broth of herbs and spices. Instead, the name refers to a strong oolong Chinese tea that is served alongside the soup in the belief that it cuts through the copious amount of fat consumed in this pork-laden dish.
It is believed to have originated from Fujian, China. However, the soup is commonly consumed widely across Asia….

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