The World of Street Food

Cơm Hến, or Baby Basket Clam Rice by Cơm Hến Bé Liem, Huế, Vietnam One of the must-try dishes in Hue , the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam , is com hen, or baby basket clam rice. This local specialty tops steamed rice with tiny basket clams harvested from the nearby Perfume River. The clams are stir-fried with herbs and seasonings, then served over rice along with herbs, fried shallots, and crispy pork skins. I was excited to try it and had done some research to find Com Hen Be Liem, a highly regarded local restaurant not far from my hotel in Hue. Com Hen, or Baby Basket Clam Rice