broken rice（Cơm tấm）

introduce

Broken rice (Cơm tấm) is a special delicacy of Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only a common delicacy, but also a favorite dish of the wealthy. It not only satisfies cravings but also fills the stomach. It is a special delicacy of Vietnam. Includes rice cooked with cracked rice, grilled or fried pork ribs, plus a bit of anti-fatigue vegetables and garlic fish sauce and chili peppers. The Asia Book of Records has recognized Saigon broken rice and 9 other Vietnamese delicacies as having Asian gastronomic value. Therefore, broken rice can take pride of place as a delicious and unique Vietnamese delicacy.

Speciality cuisine

For Vietnamese, rice is the staple food, and it is also the most common. The only difference lies in what ingredients it is paired with. Rice is not only a familiar food, but also a product of a production system that deeply forms a way of life and a culture. Broken rice is available from south to north, from sidewalk stalls to air-conditioned restaurants. Vietnamese people love broken rice so much that they can eat it all day long without getting tired of it. Broken rice, whether high-end or low-end, has a unique flavor. There are no shortage of ingredients.

Vietnamese food is rich, and Vietnamese people are also very creative, so in addition to grilled ribs, broken rice is also available in wraps, rolls, fried eggs or sausages to meet the diverse needs of diners. The broken rice does not have soup, but it has scallion oil, pickles, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. The accompanying sauce can only be sweet and sour fish sauce, diluted with some chili pepper.

The delicious broken rice should be served hot and smoking to enhance the texture of the pork chops. Pork chops in broken rice must be tenderloins, not short ribs or pork belly. Before grilling, use an appropriate amount of sugar, salt, pepper, garlic or lemongrass to marinate. Do not use too much, otherwise the original flavor of the pork chops will be lost. The fish sauce needs to be diluted, and minced garlic, minced chili pepper, and lemon are added to make it salty and sweet. The minced red chili pepper is suspended in the sauce to arouse the appetite of diners.

A delicious plate of broken rice also needs to be visually pleasing. Pour the rice into a bowl and flatten it, then flip it upside down and put it on a plate. Put the pork chops on it and spread a layer of green scallion oil. Surround it with tomato slices, cucumber slices, pickled radish shreds, etc. It looks harmonious and exquisite. . If you like, you can add shredded pork rinds, meatloaf, and fried eggs.