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Cơm Tấm (Vietnamese Broken Rice with Grilled Pork)

Vietnamese · Main

A quintessential Vietnamese street food classic featuring fragrant broken rice, savory lemongrass-marinated grilled pork chops, and zesty pickled vegetables.

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1 hrA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time40 min
Cook time20 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, honey, and vegetable oil

    In a bowl, combine minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, honey, and vegetable oil. Add the pork chops and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the fridge.

    30 min

  2. Rinse the broken rice several times

    Rinse the broken rice several times until the water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker using slightly less water than standard rice (about a 1:1 ratio) to ensure a firmer texture.

    20 min

  3. Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet

    Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.

    10 min

  4. Plate the broken rice, top

    Plate the broken rice, top with the grilled pork chops, and garnish with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and pickled carrots.

A little kitchen wisdom

Traditional Cơm Tấm uses 'broken' rice grains, which have a unique texture that absorbs flavors better than whole grains. For the best result, marinate the pork for at least 2 hours or overnight.

What you'll need

Rice cookerGrill or cast-iron skilletMixing bowl
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The pork can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. Rice can be cooked and reheated, though it's best fresh.

Store & enjoy

Store components separately in airtight containers. Reheat pork in a pan to keep it juicy; microwave rice with a damp paper towel.

Allergens

Contains fish.

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Cơm Tấm (Vietnamese Broken Rice with Grilled Pork)
Step 1 of 4

Combine minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, honey, and vegetable oil

In a bowl, combine minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, honey, and vegetable oil. Add the pork chops and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the fridge.

30 min