Com Tam Sai Gon - Saigon-Style Broken Rice

Ingredients

Broken rice

2 cups

Pork chops

4

Fish sauce

1/4 cup

Sugar

2 tablespoons

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Lemongrass

1 stalk, minced

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Eggs

4

Cucumber

1, thinly sliced

Carrots

2, julienned

Radishes

6, thinly sliced

Green onions

2, chopped

Salt and pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Start by rinsing the broken rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Prepare the marinade for the pork chops by combining the fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and minced lemongrass in a bowl. Marinate the pork chops in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. While the pork is marinating, prepare the pickled vegetables. In a bowl, mix together the sliced cucumber, julienned carrots, sliced radishes, and chopped green onions. Set this aside to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and beautifully charred.
5. In a separate frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the eggs sunny-side up or according to your preference.
6. To serve, divide the cooked broken rice among four plates. Top each plate with a grilled pork chop, a fried egg, and a generous portion of the pickled vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your authentic Saigon-style feast!