Cơm Tấm

Cơm Tấm is a delicious Vietnamese broken rice dish typically served for breakfast, featuring tender pork and a variety of fresh herbs. This healthy version incorporates lean protein and vibrant vegetables, making it a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

• Broken rice - 150 grams
• Pork loin - 200 grams
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber - 1/2, sliced
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Spring onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Rinse the broken rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the marinade for the pork by mixing fish sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. Slice the pork loin and marinate it in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the marinated pork slices and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
5. While the pork is cooking, drain the soaked rice and add it to a rice cooker with 300 ml of water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.
6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
7. To serve, place a generous scoop of broken rice on each plate, top with the cooked pork, and garnish with cucumber slices, tomato slices, chopped spring onion, and fresh cilantro.
8. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps with muscle repair and growth.
• Contains fresh vegetables that provide essential vitamins and antioxidants.

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