Com Tam (Broken Rice)
Ho Chi Minh Morning Face! Sweet and Spicy Grilled Pork and Split Rice One Plate
Description
A beloved Ho Chi Minh City dish made of 'broken rice' grains, typically served with grilled pork chops, shredded pork skin, and a fried egg.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Com Tam(Broken rice)
- Pork chop
- Egg
- Nuoc Cham
- Mo Hanh(Scallion oil)
Instructions
- Cook broken rice slightly firm.
- Grill marinated pork chops.
- Plate together and drizzle with scallion oil.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Jasmine rice (pulse briefly in blender)
Pairing
Iced Tea(Tra Da)
Trivia
Originally peasant food using unsellable broken grains; now intentionally used because locals love its unique texture.
Eating tips & etiquette
Drizzle Nuoc Cham over everything; use a spoon and fork to mix the broken egg yolk, pork, and rice.
Allergen
Pork, Egg, Fish