This Chả Lụa Kho is an absolutely perfect weekday recipe because it only takes a handful of ingredients and less than fifteen minutes to make! What is Chả Lụa? Cha Lua is a Vietnamese ham made with pork, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed; typically […]
For my entire life at school, I qualified for free lunch, and since we were poor and my parents were always too tired from working, there was no way in hell that they would ever pack me lunch. So, I actually didn’t go through the […]
Hanna and I started a birthday tradition for each other a while back, where we would make a home-cooked meal for each other as part of our celebration. The very first year, I made her a five-course meal that started with caviar on blinis, beef […]
Tôm Rim Mặn Ngọt is a classic Vietnamese family meal that’s perfect for a weekday lunch or dinner; the recipe calls for just a couple handful of ingredients and comes together in less than thirty minutes. The shrimp is packed with intense sweet and salty […]
From the jump Bánh xèo has been my most requested dish to make, and it’s finally here y’all. This is the easiest, most fool-proof way to make delicious and crispy bánh xèo! What is Banh Xeo? Banh Xeo is a popular Vietnamese dish that translates […]
This is one of those recipes that doesn’t actually need a recipe, but it absolutely deserves its own post. Trứng ốp la was the very first thing that my mom ever taught me how to make and was what I had for breakfast most growing […]
Chicken wings are probably my favorite thing on this planet. Chinese BBQ is also up there as an all-time favorite. Combine the two, and you have possibly the greatest creation in Char siu chicken wings. We’re using the same marinade as my standard xá xíu […]
Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl, also known as “Bun Thit Bo Xao Sa,” is a delightful Vietnamese dish bursting with flavors and textures. In this dish, tender strips of beef are marinated with aromatic lemongrass and various spices and then stir-fried until perfectly cooked. These flavorful […]
Gà Roti is one of my favorite chicken preparations and is commonly found at street vendor stalls or Vietnamese delis here in the States!Traditionally, it’s made on a rotisserie, but that’s not really accessible for home cooks, so we’re using the good old oven. You […]
I want to share with you all my favorite way of eating shrimp. In my opinion, this is the best marinade on the internet right now for grilled shrimp. If you only ever make one recipe of mine in your life, make it this one. […]
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!