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SAI GON BROKEN RICE
The origin of Vietnamese broken rice
Called “com tam” in Vietnamese, as its name suggests, it is made from broken rice.
In the late 19th century, steamed broken rice was a popular dish among poor farmers in the Mekong Delta.
Since Vietnam started the urbanisation process in the first half of the 20th century, this dish became popular in the Southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City.
In the past, the grains were inevitably broken during milling; but now, people have to deliberately break the rice.
What makes a tasty Vietnamese broken rice dish?
Ingredients:
Vietnamese steamed omelet or fried eggs
Scallion and oil garnish
Pork rind
Some vegetables such as sliced cucumber and tomato, carrot and radish pickles
Grilled pork ribs
Mixed fish sauce: a sauce of sweet, sour, salty, savory, and spicy flavours served in a small bowl
Broken rice
How is it served:
While many people in the South enjoy Vietnamese broken rice with spoons or forks, those in the North prefer chopsticks.
The steamed broken rice and other ingredients are put on a plate while the mixed fish sauce is put in a small bowl, which is then spread onto the dish to enhance the flavours.
The dish can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Why it is worth trying
Vietnamese broken rice is an iconic dish.
Vietnamese broken rice has been chosen by Asia Record Organisation as one of the 10 Vietnamese dishes that have great gastronomic importance to the region.
It has also been praised by international media like CNN Travel and The Culture Trip Magazine as one of the best dishes in Vietnam in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Where to get the best Vietnamese broken rice?
Com tam Kieu Giang:
Address: 192 Tran Quang Khai Street, District 1
Price: VND 30.000 – 50.000
Com tam Thuan Kieu:
Address: 54 Thuan Kieu Street, District 11
Price: VND 30.000 – 100.000
Com tam Ba Ghien
Address: 54 Dang Van Ngu Street, Phu Nhuan District
Price: VND 30.000 – 100.000