Two Vietnamese dishes in the list of 100 best rice dishes in the world

Ranked 97th is banh chung. TasteAtlas writes that the main ingredients of this traditional Vietnamese cake are sticky rice, mung beans, pork, and spices such as salt, pepper, green onions, and fish sauce. The pork is marinated with spices to make a filling along with beans, wrapped in dong or banana leaves, tied with bamboo strips, and cooked.

Sometimes, to make the cake more beautiful, people use square wooden molds. Banh chung has cultural value and historical significance. Mainly appearing during Tet Nguyen Dan - the traditional Tet holiday of Vietnam, Banh chung is said to have been created by the 7th Hung King named Lang Lieu.

Vietnamese Tet Banh Chung

Meanwhile, broken rice appeared in the list of the 100 most delicious rice dishes in the world at number 3. "Broken rice is a traditional Vietnamese dish, often sold as street food. The history of broken rice is quite special as it used to be a dish for the poor, originating from the broken rice grains after the milling process, which were often discarded or used as animal feed. However, today, broken rice is a typical dish, a specialty of Ho Chi Minh City and the southwestern provinces," TasteAtlas wrote.

Broken rice, a specialty of Ho Chi Minh City

Broken rice has a similar texture to regular rice, only smaller. When served, broken rice is eaten with many dishes such as fried eggs, shredded pork skin, grilled pork ribs or crispy fried fish cakes. The accompanying vegetables include cucumber, tomato, lettuce... and even pickled cabbage and scallion oil. The special thing that can make broken rice competitive between one restaurant and another is the dipping sauce which is mixed in different ways.

In the recent Michelin star awarding ceremony in Vietnam, broken rice was honored when Ba Ghien broken rice restaurant was named by Michelin Guide in the Bib Gourmand list - a restaurant with delicious food at affordable prices. This is one of the most famous broken rice restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.

The traditional Italian porcini funghi risotto made with porcini mushrooms as the main ingredient ranked number 1, followed by Japanese sushi rolls.

Italian mushroom rice dish at number 1

TasteAtlas's culinary rankings are based on votes from TasteAtlas readers. The list of the world's 100 best rice dishes attracted 13,124 votes. However, the site believes that the TasteAtlas rankings should not be considered the final global verdict on cuisine and that the main purpose is to promote great local dishes, instill pride in traditional dishes and attract tourists to eat more than they have ever tried.

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