Broken rice ranks second among top 100 most tasty rice dishes in Asia by TasteAtlas

  • Came into being from Sai Gon (now HCM City) in the early 20th century, when the country had entered into the urbanisation process, broken rice has become popular in almost southern provinces to meet increasing demand. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Came into being from Sai Gon (now HCM City) in the early 20th century, when the country had entered into the urbanisation process, broken rice has become popular in almost southern provinces to meet increasing demand. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • A broken rice restaurant in Ben Tre city, the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    A broken rice restaurant in Ben Tre city, the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The main ingredients to be eaten with a com tam plate include grilled sour and sweet pork ribs, nem chao (boiled pork skin cut into threads, cut bacon mixed with fish sauce, roasted rice powder and spice) and many others. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The main ingredients to be eaten with a com tam plate include grilled sour and sweet pork ribs, nem chao (boiled pork skin cut into threads, cut bacon mixed with fish sauce, roasted rice powder and spice) and many others. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • Com tam has become a symbol of Saigon cuisine, and it is often said that “Saigon people eat broken rice as much as Hanoians eat pho (noodle soup)”. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Com tam has become a symbol of Saigon cuisine, and it is often said that “Saigon people eat broken rice as much as Hanoians eat pho (noodle soup)”. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
Vietnam’s broken rice (locally known as com tam) was chosen the second place among the top 100 most tasty rice dishes in Asia by TasteAtlas, the home of local food, traditional restaurants, and authentic recipes, in March this year. This traditional dish of Vietnam is cooked from broken rice, once considered food for the poor. Still, nowadays, it has become a special popular dish in the country, particularly in Hanoi and HCM City, TasteAtlas said, noting that Japanese sushi ranked first. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt

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