In Hue, the old imperial capital, the most beloved dish is one the poor created. Cơm hến: cold rice, tiny clams from the river, herbs, crackers, fermented shrimp paste, chili.

The story goes it dates back around 200 years, born from a family who couldn’t afford fish. Nothing fancy, nothing wasted, and somehow perfect.

📍 Com Hen Hoa Dong, Hue.

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