How To Cook Broken Rice in a Rice Cooker

Measure 2 cups of broken rice and wash under cold running water

Transfer the clean rice into your rice cooker

Add 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt

Set your rice cooker to start cooking

How to Cook Broken Rice on the Stovetop

Measure 2 cups of broken rice and wash under cold running water

Rinse the rice and transfer it into a pot with water and salt

Bring it to a boil, stir it, and then cover with a tight-fitting lid

Turn the heat down to the lowest setting and let it cook for about 15 - 20 minutes

Once the rice has cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit in the pot for an extra 5 minutes

Fluff with a fork and serve

Grilled Pork Chops

Prepare the marinade for pork chops

In a large dish mix chopped shallots, spring onions, annatto oil, soy sauce, oyster oil with chicken powder, sugar, and five spices powder.

Cover the pork chops with the marinade and let it sit for 10 -15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Warm up your grill to medium and cook pork chops until they turn to a golden brown color

Slice tomato, cucumber, and radish julienne-style

Dipping Fish Sauce

In a separate dish, mix 4 tablespoons of fish sauce, with 6 tablespoons of water and 3 tablespoons of sugar

Stir until everything dissolves completely

Feel free to taste and adjust any of the ingredients to your liking

Assembling Your Plate of Vietnamese Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chops

To prepare your plate Vietnamese style, start by serving the rice. 

Fill a cup or small rice bowl with cooked broken rice. 

Press it gently into the bowl

Turn it upside down onto a plate and it should form a perfect dome

Next, lay the grilled pork next to the rice

Pour the dipping sauce into a small dipping bowl

Garnish the plate with sliced tomato, cucumber, or radish