In a life-or-death situation where I had to rank my all-time favorite cuisines, Korean food would absolutely be in the top two. Now, back when I first started cooking in my late teens, I found myself constantly drawn to bold, punchy Korean flavors, spicy, savory, […]
There’s something truly magical about Southeast Asian food, and even beyond the Vietnamese food I grew up with, I would say that region produces my favorite type of food. The flavors are bold, vibrant, and unapologetically layered—sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and everything in between. Now, […]
Some of my most vivid childhood food memories are of sitting at the kitchen table, watching my mom roll up fresh Bò Bía—Vietnamese spring rolls packed with stir-fried jicama, Chinese sausage, and egg. I’d eat one, then another, and then beg for another, always fascinated […]
If there’s one dish I’ll never skip when it’s on the menu, it’s Beef and Broccoli. This Chinese American classic has been a longtime favorite of mine. That glossy, savory brown sauce clinging to tender slices of beef and vibrant green broccoli hits every single […]
Com tam has had me in an absolute chokehold ever since I was a wee lad because, as an indecisive kid, I’ve always loved the variety. Every bite feels like a little choose-your-own-adventure. From the smoky suon nuong, to the delicate cha trung, the very […]
Bun Cha Hanoi has been a beloved staple of Northern Vietnamese cuisine for decades, but it gained international recognition in 2016 when President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain shared a plate of it at Bún Chả Hương Liên on Parts Unknown. That iconic moment brought […]
My mom is on a little vacation in California right now, leaving my dad at home to fend for himself, and if you know my dad, you’ll know cooking has never really been his thing. In fact, I can count the number of times he’s […]
There’s this iconic Vietnamese spot in Seattle called Rainier Restaurant that’s been holding it down for years, and if you know, you know. They specialize in “đồ nhậu“—a Vietnamese phrase that directly translates to “drinking food,” or the bold and savory bites that pair perfectly […]
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 […]
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!