Crispy Beef Com Chien
Vietnamese crispy rice with seared beef, charred onions, and a tangy fish sauce glaze. Crunchy, savory, and ready in 20 minutes—the dinner that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover cooked rice, broken into individual grains
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 2 stalks scallion, sliced thin
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Spread rice in an even layer and press gently. Cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom.
- 3
Push rice to the side. Add beef and onion to the empty space, sear until beef is browned and onions are charred, ~4 minutes.
- 4
Toss everything together. Drizzle fish sauce and lime juice over top, toss again until the pan smells aromatic and fragrant.
- 5
Divide between bowls and top with sliced scallion. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- spatula or wooden spoon
- bowl or plate for plating
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