Crispy Beef Com Chien Bo
Vietnamese crispy rice bowl with seared beef, topped with fried shallots and a sour-spicy sauce. One skillet, 25 minutes, major TikTok vibes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (leftover or day-old)
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or ribeye, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- ¼ cup crispy fried shallots
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste (sriracha or sambal oelek)
- 1 whole cucumber (thinly sliced) + fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, Thai basil, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until smoking, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Sear beef slices 60 seconds per side without moving. Edges should be browned; don't overcrowd.
- 3
Transfer beef to a plate. Spread cooked rice on the same skillet, press down, cook 4 minutes until bottom is golden and crispy.
- 4
Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and chili paste in a small bowl until smooth.
- 5
Divide crispy rice between bowls. Top with beef, cucumber slices, herbs, and fried shallots.
- 6
Drizzle sauce over everything and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife and cutting board
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