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Nutritional Values
700kcal
35gProtein
80gCarbs
30gFat
5gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Com Tam
How to order / say it
Say it
Cơm tấm — [kuhm tumm]
Order
I'd like the com tam, please.
Locally
Cho tôi một đĩa cơm tấm.
Say locally
Broken rice served with grilled pork, egg, and pickled vegetables.
Why try it?
Cơm tấm epitomizes the ingenuity of Vietnamese cuisine, utilizing broken rice to create a beloved dish of comfort.
How it tastes
The rice has a unique texture, pairing wonderfully with the savory, chargrilled pork and tangy pickles, offering a rich, satisfying meal.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Originating in Saigon, cơm tấm was created from fractured rice grains once considered inferior, turning into a staple due to its affordability and taste in the 20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g broken rice
- 🥩 200 g pork chops
- 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
- 🧄 30 g green onion
- 🥕 50 g pickled cucumber
- 🥚 1 fried egg
- 🥣 20 ml caramel sauce
Method
- 1 Marinate pork in fish sauce and caramel sauce.
- 2 Grill pork until cooked and slightly charred.
- 3 Steam rice and prepare pickles.
- 4 Serve rice topped with grilled pork, pickles, and a fried egg.
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