Cơm tấm sườn

Vietnam · Southeast Asia

Short description: This plate centers broken rice with a caramelized grilled pork chop and bright accompaniments.
Ingredients: Broken rice with a caramelized pork chop, scallion oil, cucumber, pickles, and a sweet-salty dipping sauce.
Cultural note: Once tied to affordable broken grains, it became a beloved casual plate where smoky meat, rice texture, pickles, and dipping sauce balance each other.
Common misconception: The rice is intentionally broken-grain rice, not regular rice damaged during cooking.

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