Com Tam (Broken Rice)
Fragrant, slightly charred pork and a runny fried egg meet fluffy broken rice, bright pickled vegetables and a tangy nuoc cham—balanced textures and bold, savory-sweet flavors in every bite.
2 cup broken rice
2 ½ cup water
1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
6 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced
4 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 cup carrot, julienned
1 cup daikon, julienned
1 cup rice vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
4 stalk scallions, thinly sliced on bias
2 lime
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup water
1 chili, thinly sliced, optional
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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