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Modern Com Tam Vietnam

Relish Vietnam's Classic Broken Rice Delight

4servings
45 min
Moderate
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Modern Com Tam Vietnam

About this recipe

Com Tam Vietnam, also known as Vietnamese Broken Rice, is a beloved dish celebrated for its unique texture and diverse flavors. This modern take combines juicy grilled pork chops, sunny-side-up eggs, and crisp pickled vegetables, all elegantly served with aromatic fish sauce. Ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions, this recipe promises an authentic taste of Vietnam right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broken rice
  • 1 pound pork chops
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the broken rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Cook the broken rice according to package instructions or until tender.

  3. 3

    Marinate pork chops with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the marinated pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Rest and slice.

  5. 5

    In the same pan, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites are set.

  6. 6

    Arrange the cooked rice, pork slices, fried eggs, cucumber, tomato, and pickled vegetables on a plate.

  7. 7

    Serve with fish sauce drizzled over or on the side.

Chef's tip

Feel free to substitute pork with chicken or tofu for a different twist. Adjust fish sauce to taste based on preference for saltiness.

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