By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
165 cal · 45 min
Com Do (Vietnamese Red Rice)
Recipe GLPRf54bc693b31fad
A vibrant, savory Vietnamese rice dish tinted red by aromatic tomato paste. Jasmine rice is toasted in butter with garlic and tomato paste, then simmered until tender and infused with subtle umami flavors from soy sauce. This simple yet flavorful side dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats or vegetables.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 3/4 cups water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon table salt
Directions
Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, stirring gently, until the water runs completely clear. Let drain thoroughly.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the drained rice and stir constantly for 1 to 3 minutes, until the grains turn chalky and lose their shine.
Add the minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste, mixing constantly for about 1 minute until evenly incorporated throughout the rice.
Pour in the water, soy sauce, and salt. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for about 20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes to allow the grains to fully absorb any remaining moisture.
Fluff the rice with a fork, stirring gently to distribute the red color evenly, and serve immediately.
Comments
This is a straightforward rice dish using ingredients available at any Charlotte grocery chain—jasmine rice at Harris Teeter or Kroger, butter, garlic, tomato paste, and soy sauce are all standard shelf stock. The cost per serving runs under $0.75, driven primarily by rice and tomato paste. The 45-minute time is honest if you count soaking and simmering, though active prep is minimal. It reheats well and scales easily for families, but it's a side dish rather than a standalone meal and lacks the protein or vegetable bulk that makes a recipe feel complete for weeknight dinner.
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