If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much love my lemongrass pork chop recipe has gotten. It’s one of my most popular dishes for good reason—it’s juicy, savory, sweet, and packed with bold Vietnamese flavors. Traditionally, you’d find these pork chops […]
One ingredient I’m unapologetically obsessed with is lạp xưởng—Chinese sausage. Hands down, it was one of my favorite things growing up. We always had a package of it at home. Whether it was fried up with rice, mixed into a quick stir-fry, or just sliced […]
When people think of cơm tấm, their minds usually jump to the smoky grilled pork chops (suon nuong), the crispy shredded pork skin (bi heo), or the perfect sunny-side-up egg. But quietly nestled next to those stars of the plate is chả trứng, the humble […]
As a little kid, I was obsessed with cơm tấm—Vietnamese broken rice plates. Anytime we went out to eat at a Vietnamese restaurant, I’d skip right past the phở and other noodle soups because I really only had eyes for rice. Rice plates always came […]
Growing up, Bánh Ướt was always a staple in our home. My parents would often pick up store-bought packs of these delicate, chewy rice noodle sheets from the old Viet-Wah in Chinatown or Lam Seafood as a quick and easy dinner for our family. One […]
Growing up, some of my favorite family dinners were those when my dad would buy a whole fried fish from Ranch 99. Now, being at the grocery store with my dad, I’d stand by his side as he chatted with the fishmonger, picking out the […]
Growing up, the smell of turmeric and dill wafting through the house meant one thing — we were having Cha Ca La Vong for dinner. It’s a dish that immediately transports me back to childhood when family meals were a celebration of vibrant flavors and […]
My love for Hawaiian food started sometime in 2008 with a simple plate lunch from L&L BBQ—a meal that was both unassuming and unforgettable. The smoky grilled meats, rich sauces, and comforting sides struck a perfect harmony, introducing me to a cuisine that felt both […]
Banh cuon is one of those dishes that instantly transports me back to my childhood. Some of my favorite memories involve going to Thanh Son Deli with my parents, eagerly watching as the delicate rice sheets were expertly steamed, filled, and folded right before my […]
One of my best friends recently threw a fried chicken party (Happy Birthday Samantha!) and went all out, catering a massive spread of fried chicken and all the fixings from Ezell’s. There was so much fried chicken that everyone went home with a generous share […]
Welcome to feedthepudge! I was originally born in Saigon, Vietnam and my family and I spent some time at a refugee camp in the Philippines. We eventually immigrated to Seattle in the 90's, where I've spent most of my life. I created feedthepudge as a vehicle for me to share my love of culture and food, while passing on my family's recipes and stories. Most of the recipes shared are Vietnamese dishes I grew up eating, but definitely not limited to just that - I'll also be sharing some of my favorites along the way!