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Broken Rice with Grilled Pork

45 min
790 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · August 4, 2026

Broken Rice with Grilled Pork🇻🇳Alpha from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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A iconic Saigon breakfast dish, this meal features fragrant broken rice topped with a succulent, lemongrass-marinated pork chop. It's perfectly balanced with a vibrant fish sauce dressing.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Broken Rice with Grilled Pork from another cuisine is Thai Omelet with Minced Pork (Thailand): the two share 57% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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How to Make It

  • 1

    Wash the broken rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain. Put it in a pot with 600ml water, bring to a boil, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed, then rest covered off the heat for 5 minutes and fluff.

  • 2

    Finely mince 3 cloves of garlic and the lemongrass, and combine with 60ml fish sauce, 30g sugar and 30ml oil to create a fragrant marinade.

  • 3

    Marinate the pork chops in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, ensuring every part is well coated.

  • 4

    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and sear the chops for 5 minutes per side until deeply caramelized.

  • 5

    Create a scallion oil by heating the remaining 15ml oil and pouring it over the finely chopped scallions in a small bowl. For the dipping sauce (nuoc cham), mince the remaining garlic clove and stir it with the remaining 30ml fish sauce, 25g sugar, the lime juice and 90ml warm water until the sugar dissolves.

  • 6

    Assemble the plate by placing a mound of rice and the grilled chop, drizzle generously with the scallion oil, and serve with the dipping sauce. Discard the used marinade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broken Rice with Grilled Pork?

Broken Rice with Grilled Pork is a Vietnamese dish consisting of fractured rice grains served with marinated pork chops. It is seasoned with fish sauce, aromatics, and scallion oil, and is typically consumed as a common breakfast or lunch meal.

Can I use regular rice?

You can, but broken rice has a unique texture that absorbs flavors better, defining the authenticity of the dish.

Why is the rice called broken?

It is made from rice grains that fractured during harvesting or milling; they cook faster and have a distinct bite.

How do I know the pork is done?

The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the edges are slightly charred.

What is the secret to the marinade?

The secret is the combination of aromatic lemongrass and the sweetness of the sugar to caramelize the meat perfectly.

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