Burnt Rice (Cơm cháy)

Cơm cháy is a traditional dish and a specialty of Ninh Binh. The dish is made from steamed rice that's sliced into flat and round shapes. The rice needs to be glutinous Huong rice, with round and pure grains. It is then dried in the sun for a few times and preserved in dark and cold space to keep the flavor and avoid the development of mold.

After the drying, the slices of rice are fried in hot oil until the rice develops a crisp texture. Cơm cháy is typically served with goat meat, beef, pig's heart, carrots, and mushrooms.