Com Tam — Broken Rice
Experience the explosion of flavors and textures in Com Tam, a Saigon street food staple. Grilled meats, broken rice, and fresh herbs create a symphony of taste that will transport you to Vietnam.
Com Tam — Broken Rice
Experience the explosion of flavors and textures in Com Tam, a Saigon street food staple. Grilled meats, broken rice, and fresh herbs create a symphony of taste that will transport you to Vietnam.
The Key Move
Achieve the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors in the grilled pork.
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The Setup
- Rice Cooker
- Grill
The Mise en Place
5 of 10Your prep station before cooking begins
Pork is burning on the grill.
Reduce the heat or move the pork to a cooler part of the grill.
Rice is too mushy.
Use less water when cooking the rice.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadRinse the broken rice (2 cups) under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
COMBINE
Prep aheadIn a bowl, combine the sliced pork shoulder (1000 g) with fish sauce (¼ cups), sugar (2 tbsp), minced garlic (4 cloves), and minced shallot (50 g). Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Aromatic marinade
COOK
Cook the broken rice (2 cups) according to package instructions or in a rice cooker.
Rice is fluffy and cooked through
GRILL
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with vegetable oil (2 tbsp) to prevent sticking.
GRILL
Time-sensitiveGrill the marinated pork for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook.
Pork is slightly charred with grill marks • Smoky aroma
ASSEMBLE
Serve the broken rice (2 cups) topped with grilled pork, sliced cucumber (200 g), pickled vegetables (1 cup) (optional), and fresh herbs (1 cup).
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