Caramelized Pork and Broken Rice Bowl with Scallion Oil

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A comforting Vietnamese dish featuring tender caramelized pork served over fluffy broken rice drenched in fragrant scallion oil. This vietnamese-inspired rice & grains ready in about 30 minutes pairs pork belly, thinly sliced, granulated sugar, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tbsp granulated sugar. Stir gently until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber caramel color, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Immediately add 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to coat the pork and cook for 8-10 minutes until pork is caramelized and tender.
  3. Step 3: While pork cooks, prepare scallion oil by heating 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped green onions and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: To assemble, divide 4 cups cooked broken rice into 4 bowls. Spoon the caramelized pork on top, drizzle with scallion oil, and add 1 cup pickled daikon and carrot alongside 1/2 cup cucumber slices.
  5. Step 5: Optionally, fry 4 eggs sunny side up and place one on each bowl before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Caramelized Pork and Broken Rice Bowl with Scallion Oil take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Caramelized Pork and Broken Rice Bowl with Scallion Oil?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Caramelized Pork and Broken Rice Bowl with Scallion Oil?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Caramelized Pork and Broken Rice Bowl with Scallion Oil for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Caramelized Pork and Broken Rice Bowl with Scallion Oil?

Vietnamese rice & grains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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