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If one day you suddenly tire of pho and crave rice, you may be surprised to revisit the era of clay pot rice with crispy golden crust, tender meat, and fragrant sauce, all for just 59k!
Clay Pot Rice - From 'Plain and Poor' to 'Elegant and Rich' in... the Dictionary
In the past, 'clay pot rice' was used to refer to a life of hardship and poverty. Nowadays, 'clay pot rice' has undergone a transformation in its usage, with readers imagining traditional ethnic dishes that only the wealthy occasionally indulge in.
Familiar rice cooked in clay pots, beloved by the people, the countryside of Vietnam
However, nowadays clay pot rice is not always expensive, even in the bustling streets of Hanoi!
59k Clay Pot Rice: Outer shell, inner essence, plus an additional bonus of traditional secret recipe
If you happen to pass by Giang Vo street, you might notice a clean, two-colored building at number 257, named Kombo. There, you'll find a special clay pot rice dish priced from only 59 – 72k, but fragrant, abundant, and golden – not expensive at all!
...And the unique hybrid clay pot rice, the Sing - Vietnamese fusion by Kombo
Kombo's clay pot rice is not only cheap but also very special, especially in terms of the 'shell' being the outer shell, the 'essence' being the inner essence, and it's still a high-quality traditional product.
Still using the traditional clay pot rice cooking recipe passed down from generation to generation, however, under the hands of the chef, both the top and bottom of the clay pot rice are crispy golden, crunchy but not hard, fragrant with the aroma of fire-cooked rice, combined with the flavors of meat, mushrooms, and enticing sauce...
Tender meat soaked in fragrant sauce, crispy golden, crunchy but not dry
Two layers of crispy golden rice, crunchy on the outside, embrace the tender, fragrant, perfectly cooked white rice inside. It's strange how the outer layer is crispy on both sides while the inner layer remains neither dry nor burnt, just perfectly white, fragrant with the scent of freshly cooked rice!
The rice pot used by Kombo is imported from Singapore, retaining heat for a long time to keep the rice hot throughout the meal. When the rice pot is served, you can clearly hear the clinking sound, the bubbling sound of the sauce, and even the crackling sound under the bottom layer!
The special traditional sauce recipe blends 15 types of aromatic spices and herbs seamlessly
Furthermore, the steaming hot, intensely fragrant sauce dripping over the surface of the rice is made according to the restaurant's secret recipe, harmoniously combining 15 different types of spices and herbs to suit each type of rice: chicken rice, beef rice, rib rice,...
Prior to indulging in clay pot rice, Kombo's staff always remind guests to thoroughly mix the pot. The sauce seeps evenly into the rice, making it soft, chewy, and flavorful. The heat emanates from the cast iron pot bottom to the surface, permeating through each layer of soft rice, amidst wisps of fragrant smoke filling the air!
Mix well and enjoy
Remember to scoop a small spoonful (a large spoon can burn your tongue easily, as the pot retains heat super long and super hot) with a bit of everything: rice, crispy bits, meat after mixing evenly, and slowly savor, feeling each intertwined, lingering flavor spreading across your palate!
Super affordable prices, students, office workers, everyone can bond over it!
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