Gluten-Free Vietnamese Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chops (Cơm Tấm)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Broken rice
• 4 whole Pork chops
• 2 tbsp Lemongrass, minced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce (gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Pickled carrots and daikon
• 1 whole Cucumber, sliced
• 4 whole Fried eggs
• 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cup Nuoc Cham dipping sauce

Instructions

1. 1Place the 2 cups of broken rice into a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. 2While the rice cooks, prepare the pork. In a medium bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of minced lemongrass, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of gluten-free soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the 4 whole pork chops to the bowl and turn to coat them evenly in the marinade. Let the pork chops marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. 3Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C) or heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Grill or pan-fry the marinated pork chops for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and they are nicely browned. Remove the pork chops from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. 4While the pork rests, fry the 4 whole eggs in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your preference. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per egg.
5. 5To serve, spoon a portion of the cooked broken rice onto each plate. Top with a sliced grilled pork chop. Add a generous serving of the 1 cup of pickled carrots and daikon and a few slices of the 1 whole cucumber.
6. 6Place a fried egg on top of each serving. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the dish and serve immediately with the 0.5 cup of Nuoc Cham dipping sauce on the side.

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