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Vietnamese Broken Rice with Grilled Pork (Cơm Tấm)

Linh
A classic Vietnamese dish featuring broken rice served with grilled pork, often accompanied by pickled vegetables and a savory fish sauce.
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Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Rice Cooker
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups broken rice
  • 4 pieces pork chops boneless
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Pickled Vegetables

  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup daikon radish julienned
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. Rinse the broken rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice in a rice cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • 2. In a bowl, mix garlic, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and black pepper. Marinate the pork chops in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  • 3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork chops for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  • 4. For the pickled vegetables, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add the julienned carrots and daikon radish. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  • 5. Serve the grilled pork chops over the cooked broken rice, accompanied by pickled vegetables and a side of fish sauce for dipping.

Notes

For an authentic touch, serve with a side of sliced cucumber and a fried egg on top.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 600kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 80gPROTEIN: 30gFAT: 20gSATURATED FAT: 5gCHOLESTEROL: 70mgSODIUM: 1000mgPOTASSIUM: 700mgFIBER: 5gSUGAR: 15gVITAMIN A: 500IUVITAMIN C: 20mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 3mg
Keyword Broken Rice, Cơm Tấm, Grilled Pork
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