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How to Cook Vietnamese Broken Rice (Com Tam)

A detailed step by step guide on how to make Vietnamese Broken Rice or Com Tam.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: broken rice recipe, com tam, com tam recipe, Vietnamese broken rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Becca Du

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add broken rice to a pan.
  • Rinse the rice until water runs clear (2-3 times).
  • Add the water to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

For instructions on how to make this with a rice cooker, see above in the blog post.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg