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Nutritional Values
520kcal
25gProtein
70gCarbs
15gFat
3gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🦐 Shellfish
🥜 Nuts
Com Hen
How to order / say it
Say it
Cơm Hến — [Kum hen]
Order
I'd like the com hen, please.
Locally
Tôi muốn gọi món Cơm Hến, làm ơn.
Say locally
Rice dish with baby clams and flavorful toppings.
Why try it?
Com Hen reflects the coastal heritage of Da Nang, highlighting the region's reliance on fresh seafood and simple ingredients to create deeply satisfying meals.
How it tastes
This dish features a combination of textures and flavors, from the tender baby clams and crunchy peanuts to the aromatic herbs. It's slightly salty, savory with a hint of spice, ideal for seafood lovers.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating during the 19th century in the city of Hue, near Da Nang, Com Hen began as a humble dish for laborers. It became popular due to its affordability and the abundance of clams in local waters.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 200 g baby clams
- 🌾 400 g cooked rice
- 🧄 30 g fried shallots
- 🥜 25 g peanuts
- 🥣 20 ml shrimp paste
- 🌿 10 g mint
- 🥣 20 ml fish sauce
Method
- 1 Sauté clams with shrimp paste until cooked.
- 2 Place cooked rice in a bowl.
- 3 Top rice with clams, herbs, peanuts, and shallots.
- 4 Drizzle with fish sauce before serving.
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