To begin, rinse the broken rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures fluffy rice. Add 3 cups of water to 2 cups of rice in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or until the rice is tender. Keep warm while preparing the other components.
Prepare the pork marinade. In a large bowl, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Mix well. Add the pork chops to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavour.
Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork chops for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Brush with leftover marinade during grilling for extra flavour. Set aside and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes.
While the pork cooks, make the scallion oil. Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Remove from heat and immediately pour the hot oil over the chopped scallions and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well to release the scallion’s aroma.
Prepare the fried eggs. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with a small amount of oil. Crack each egg into the pan and fry until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Set aside on a warm plate.
Assemble the side vegetables. Arrange thinly sliced cucumber, tomato, and pickled vegetables on a serving plate. These fresh elements provide balance to the rich flavors of the pork and rice.
Plate the broken rice. Scoop a generous portion of cooked broken rice onto each plate. Drizzle a spoonful of scallion oil over the rice for added richness. Place a grilled pork chop, a fried egg, and a serving of the prepared vegetables alongside the rice.
Serve with nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce) on the side for drizzling over the rice or dipping the pork. Garnish the plate with fresh herbs like cilantro if desired. This dish is best enjoyed warm and combines sweet, savoury, and tangy flavors in every bite.