Vietnamese – Com Tam

Cơm Tấm Gà Nướng: With grilled chicken instead of pork.
Cơm Tấm Chay: A vegetarian version with tofu or mushrooms.
Combo Plates: Some include multiple proteins like pork, shrimp, or beef.

Cơm Tấm (Vietnamese Broken Rice) is a traditional Vietnamese dish made from broken rice grains served with a variety of toppings. It is especially popular in southern Vietnam, particularly Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Key Components:

Broken Rice (Cơm Tấm):
- Broken grains of rice that have a softer and slightly chewy texture compared to whole grains.
Grilled Pork (Sườn Nướng):
- Marinated pork chops grilled to perfection, often glazed with a sweet and savory sauce.
Egg Meatloaf (Chả Trứng Hấp):
- A steamed egg and pork loaf with a light texture.
Shredded Pork Skin (Bì):
- Thinly shredded pork skin and pork mixed with roasted rice powder.
Fried Egg (Trứng Ốp La):
- Often added for extra richness.
Pickled Vegetables:
- Pickled carrots and daikon radish for acidity and crunch.
Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm):
- A fish sauce-based sauce with garlic, chili, lime, and sugar for flavor balance.