Hẻm Gems | In Huế, Cơm Hến Bé Liêm Is Breakfast With a Side of Warm Hospitality

Every Vietnamese dish has a story behind it. Even right in Huế, nem công chả phượng is a living remnant of the grandiose court cuisine past emperors enjoyed. Cơm hến, however, hails from much humbler origins on the submerged low-tide stretches along the Hương River. Leftover rice, hến caught right from the water, and unripe fruits from the backyard are the simple ingredients that have allowed cơm hến to stay affordable and, over time, spread to all corners of Huế, becoming a satisfying snack for anyone at any time of the day.___Written by Khôi Phạm.Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-street-food-restaurants/28361-hẻm-gems-in-huế,-cơm-hến-bé-liêm-is-breakfast-with-a-side-of-warm-hospitality.