Cơm Tấm Sườn Bì Chả (Classic Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop, Shredded Pork Skin, and Steamed Egg Meatloaf)

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• Broken rice (cơm tấm)4 cups
• Pork chops (boneless, thick cut)4
• Pork shoulder1 lb
• Pork skin1/2 lb
• Eggs4
• Wood ear mushrooms1/4 cup
• Glass noodles1/4 cup
• Shallots2
• Garlic4 cloves
• Fish sauce6 tbsp
• Sugar4 tbsp
• Black pepper1 tsp
• Salt1 tsp
• Vegetable oil4 tbsp
• Toasted rice powder (bột gạo rang)2 tbsp
• Carrots1
• Daikon radish1/2
• Cucumber1
• Tomatoes1
• Scallions2
• Lime1

Các bước

1. 1

   Prepare the Chả (Steamed Egg Meatloaf): Clean and finely mince pork shoulder. Soak wood ear mushrooms and glass noodles in warm water until softened, then finely chop. Finely mince shallots and garlic. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add minced pork, chopped mushrooms, noodles, shallots, garlic, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well. Pour mixture into a greased rectangular pan (approx. 8x8 inches). Steam for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through. Let cool, then slice.

2. 2

   Prepare the Bì (Shredded Pork Skin): Boil pork skin until tender (about 1-1.5 hours). Drain and let cool. Scrape off any remaining fat. Thinly slice the pork skin into fine shreds. Mix shredded pork skin with 2 tbsp toasted rice powder, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Marinate the Sườn (Grilled Pork Chops): Score pork chops. In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic (minced), 1/2 tsp shallots (minced), 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Marinate pork chops for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.

4. 4

   Prepare the Pickled Vegetables (Đồ Chua): Peel and julienne carrots and daikon radish. Soak in ice water for 10 minutes to crisp. Drain. Mix with 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp white vinegar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Cook the Broken Rice: Rinse broken rice thoroughly. Cook according to package directions, typically 1 part rice to 1.5-2 parts water. Fluff with a fork when done.

6. 6

   Grill the Sườn: Grill marinated pork chops over medium-high heat until cooked through and nicely charred, about 4-6 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Prepare the Nuoc Cham: In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp fish sauce, 4 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp water, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 minced chili (optional), and a squeeze of lime juice. Adjust to taste.

8. 8

   Assemble the dish: Serve a generous portion of broken rice. Top with a grilled pork chop, a portion of bì, and a slice of chả. Garnish with sliced cucumber, tomato, and pickled vegetables. Serve with a small bowl of nuoc cham.