Thit Kho Dau hu is a Vietnamese dish that combines braised pork belly with fried tofu, resulting in an incredible home-cooked meal. Tofu does an incredible job of absorbing all the flavors of whatever it’s cooked in and really takes the standard braised pork dish […]
If you love Mango Sticky Rice as much as I do, but you don’t have a steamer basket, or you keep messing up using other recipes, I have the most fool-proof and easy way to make restaurant-quality mango sticky rice at home: using your rice […]
Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and beautiful presentations. One dish that exemplifies these qualities is Bánh Hỏi Chạo Tôm—a delightful combination of deep-fried shrimp paste on sugarcane and delicate fine woven rice vermicelli sheets. This dish is meant to be […]
Cơm Thịt Nướng is a classic and popular Vietnamese dish that I absolutely adore! Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and balanced flavor profile, and these grilled pork skewers with rice are a perfect example of that! This traditional Vietnamese dish […]
This lemongrass chicken is one of my most viral recipes across Instagram and TikTok because it’s easy to make, has incredible versatility, and is, of course, tasty. Today, we’ll be making the lemongrass chicken and serving it in a classic vermicelli bowl with all the […]
These spicy shrimp and krab toast are the perfect little appetizer if you’re entertaining guests and short on time! This seafood toast is the cousin to the classic Vietnamese shrimp toast; it’s just as easy to put together and equally delicious. If you’ve been to […]
Every summer growing up, my family would have a cookout in our backyard or at a nearby park. I always looked forward to it because it meant that I was going to be surrounded by friends, family, laughter, and, of course, delicious food! We always […]
Vietnam’s drinking culture (nhậu) is huge and deeply rooted in its history, social customs, and cultural practices. In Vietnam, the community and hospitality aspect of drinking is seen as a way to strengthen bonds between friends and family, show respect, and welcome guests into their […]
If you LOVE Vietnamese food, Bún Măng Vịt should be at the top of your must-try list. This savory duck and bamboo shoot noodle soup is a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Vietnam. […]
Spam Musubis is one of my all-time favorite snacks in the world! When I visited Hawaii, I had one every single day. Whether it was from 7-11 or Musubi Cafe Iyasume, I never had a bad one, and you can’t really go wrong. There are […]
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!