Accordingly, cơm tấm (Broken Rice) ranked 19th on the list. The dish consists of broken and imperfect rice grains which are traditionally chucked away after the milling process, although nowadays it has become a signature dish of Ho Chi Minh City.

Taste Atlas notes that when served, cơm tấm is usually accompanied by numerous toppings such as fried eggs, shredded pork skin, grilled pork chops, or deep-fried fish patties.

Meanwhile, cơm tấm sườn (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork), a classic dish from South Vietnam, claimed 43rd position.

The combination is often topped with a mix of stir-fried onions and pickles, whilst being accompanied by fish sauce for dipping. The pork is typically marinated in lemongrass, pepper, garlic, and fish sauce before it's grilled.

Elsewhere, 54th place went to bánh bèo (Vietnamese Steamed Savory Rice Cake) which is a popular local steamed cake consisting of key ingredients such as rice flour, fish sauce with green chili peppers, and either shrimp or pork.

In addition, noodles, roasted peanuts, or fried onions can also be added to the cake in order to improve its flavour. 

“Some people refer to it as the Vietnamese version of tapas, and it is believed that the most important characteristic of a good bánh bèo is an indentation in its center which is used for holding the flavorful, savory stuffings,” writes the website.

Moreover, the South Vietnamese specialty, bánh tét (Sticky Rice Cakes with Mung Beans or Pork) was placed 76th on the list.

The delicacy is made from glutinous rice stuffed with a mung bean or pork filling and wrapped in a banana leaf. The whole concoction is then boiled or steamed, the banana leaf is removed, and the log-shaped cake is then sliced into cylindrical pieces.

Taste Atlas reveals that the cake will often be wrapped in plastic with a red or gold ribbon tied around it in order to make bánh tét look more festive, especially as it is traditionally prepared and served for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration.

In 80th place, Cơm chiên (Vietnamese Fried Rice) is served while still hot and can be enriched with various vegetables, eggs, or sausage meat.

“Soy sauce or fish sauce can be used as a seasoning, while chopped spring onions provide extra texture and a nice visual contrast to the rice,” the website introduces.

TasteAtlas is an encyclopedia of flavours, a world atlas showcasing traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants. The website has cataloged over 10,000 foods and drinks from across the world, with dozens of thousands yet to be researched and mapped.

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