Vietnamese dishes on the list of 100 best rice dishes in Asia.

The list of the 100 best rice-based dishes in Asia is dominated by Japanese dishes, especially various versions of sushi (rice rolls). Vietnam is represented by several popular dishes.

Com Tam, a traditional Vietnamese dish prominent in Ho Chi Minh City, boasts the distinctive flavor of broken rice grains that were once discarded. This dish has now become an icon of Saigon street food , with a texture similar to regular rice but smaller in size. Discover Com Tam to fully appreciate the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. This Vietnamese dish is sure to captivate visitors from the first bite, according to TasteAtlas.

Broken rice is served with a variety of toppings such as fried egg, shredded pork skin, grilled pork ribs, or crispy fried fish cake. Common side dishes include chopped scallions, herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers, pickled vegetables, etc.

This Vietnamese dish was once considered "poor man's rice" because it utilized broken grains (the opaque white part at the tip of the rice grain) and broken rice from milling to cook rice.

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Local broken rice restaurants are easy to find, often featuring roadside charcoal grills that emit the fragrant smoky aroma of lemongrass and grilled meat, a result of preparing the side dishes served with the broken rice. Broken rice ranks 19th on the list.

That's the general version of broken rice, but broken rice with grilled pork ribs - the most popular version - is also included in the list at position 43. Fragrant grilled pork ribs are the main ingredient, topped with scallion oil…

At number 54 is bánh bèo – a popular Vietnamese steamed rice cake consisting of main ingredients such as rice flour, green chili fish sauce, and shrimp or pork. Additionally, bread, roasted peanuts, or fried onions can be added to enhance the flavor. Besides savory versions, there are also sweet versions, almost exclusively found in Hoi An.

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Traditionally, bánh bèo is served in small ceramic bowls with bamboo spoons. Some call it the Vietnamese version of tapas, and it's believed that the most important characteristic of a good bánh bèo is the indentation in the center used to hold the savory, flavorful filling.

Banh tet is another Vietnamese dish featured on the list at number 76, with both savory and sweet fillings. It's made from glutinous rice stuffed with mung beans or pork and wrapped in banana leaves. The entire mixture is then boiled or steamed, the banana leaves are removed, and the log-shaped cake is cut into pieces.

Banana leaves are used because they impart a unique aroma and flavor to the sticky rice. Traditionally, bánh tét is prepared and served primarily during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

Sticky rice cake with sweet filling

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Finally, there's fried rice . This dish is very versatile as almost anything can be added to the rice to enhance the flavor, but it's usually made with white rice, garlic, salt, and pepper. The rice is cooked and then stir-fried in hot oil.

Fried rice is served hot and can be flavored with a variety of vegetables, eggs, or sausage. Soy sauce or fish sauce can be used as a seasoning, while chopped scallions add texture and create a beautiful contrast with the rice.

The ranking above was compiled by the food website TasteAtlas based on reader reviews. The list of the 100 best rice dishes in Asia received 17,623 reviews.

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