Broken rice ranks second among top 100 tastiest rice dishes in Asia

Vietnamese broken rice (known locally as “com tam”) is in second place on a list of the top 100 tastiest rice dishes in Asia compiled by TasteAtlas, the home of local food, traditional restaurants, and authentic recipes.

TasteAtlas says Cơm tấm is a traditional Vietnamese dish that's typically sold as street food. It consists of broken and imperfect rice grains that were traditionally chucked away after the milling process, but nowadays it's a signature dish of Ho Chi Minh City. In the photo: Broken rice, the raw material for cooking broken rice dishes, has a texture that's similar to normal rice, just smaller. (Photo: VNA)

Cooking broken rice with a rice cooker is fast and still ensures quality. (Photo: Internet)

When served, cơm tấm is accompanied by numerous toppings such as fried eggs, shredded pork skin, grilled pork chops, or deep-fried fish patties. The usual garnishes include lime wedges, chopped spring onions, and mint, while accompaniments served on the side include sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, pickled vegetables, or dipping sauces. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese broken rice is ranked in the top 3 best rice dishes in the world. (Photo: VNA)

A delicious plate of broken rice. (Photo: VNA)

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