Growing up, vegetables were rarely something I got excited about, and like most kids, I would go out of my way to avoid them whenever I could. But there was always one dish that never needed convincing. Rau muong xao toi, or stir-fried water spinach […]
This is another Vietnamese soup you will almost never find on a restaurant menu, as canh suon bi do is a true homestyle soup, the kind of dish that shows up alongside a few simple mains and a plate of rice as part of a […]
Lately, I’ve been finding myself craving the flavors of Thailand. Bright lime, salty fish sauce, fresh herbs, and one of my favorite dishes that has all of those things in one is Moo Nam Tok, or waterfall pork. Normally, this dish is best grilled. High […]
Over the last two years, as a full-time food content creator and recipe developer, one of the most common requests I get across every platform is simple and consistent. More Instant Pot recipes that are easy to put together, require minimal prepwork, and only rely […]
If there’s a meal I’d always recommend for busy days, it’s ga xao sa ot, or spicy lemongrass chicken. This is one of those meals that comes together in about 15 minutes from start to finish, yet it delivers huge flavor. There is just a […]
Lately, I have been cooking a lot of Vietnamese home-style soups, and honestly, they never get old. These soups are deeply comforting, incredibly cozy, and always feel nourishing in a way that few other dishes do. They are usually packed with nutrients, come together without […]
I’ve come across so many different dishes that are called “marry me chicken” or “marry me pasta”, and the basis of each of the dishes is meant to be an indulgent or romantic dish that is supposedly so good that it seals the deal on […]
Vietnamese cuisine is full of comforting soups that rarely ever make it onto restaurant menus. These homestyle dishes are the heart of Vietnamese family meals, also known as com gia dinh. They’re simple, nourishing, and built on generations of tradition. Canh Khoai Mo or Purple […]
When the temperatures drop, and it starts to get colder, and you’re craving something warm and comforting, ragu bo is exactly the kind of dish you want simmering on your stove. This Vietnamese beef stew is cozy, hearty, and full of familiar flavors that feel […]
If you grew up in a Vietnamese household, you already know that soups like this were just part of home. Canh Rau Dền is another classic at-home Vietnamese soup that you will rarely ever find at a restaurant, but it shows up at weeknight dinners […]
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!