Vietnamese food is the reason feedthepudge exists. These are the dishes I grew up eating: the ones my mom made with love, and the ones that bring me so much comfort and joy.
Here you’ll find slow simmered noodle soups like twelve hour oxtail pho, spicy bun bo hue and bun rieu. You’ll also find crispy banh mi, comforting rice plates, fresh salads and everyday home cooking you won’t see on most restaurant menus.
Vietnamese cooking can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Every recipe here is written to be approachable, with clear steps, ingredient swaps and tips for finding what you need at your local Asian market. Whether you’re cooking your first pot of pho or recreating a taste of home, you’re in the right place. Grab your fish sauce and let’s cook.
Com Tam Suong Nuong is a popular Vietnamese dish known for its delicious and flavorful combination of ingredients. The name “Cơm Tấm” translates to “broken rice,” referring to the type of rice used in the dish. It is believed to have been created by rice […]
They say nostalgia is the best seasoning in the world, and at the heart of what I try to accomplish with all my recipes is to invoke a sense of nostalgia. When you see, smell, and taste my food, I want it to instantly teleport […]
Indian spice traders introduced the concept of curry to Vietnam in the 19th century. Vietnamese locals then utilized those spices, along with indigenous ingredients like lemongrass, ginger, and coconut, and combined that with existing French influences to produce a uniquely Vietnamese curry. Vietnamese Chicken Curry, […]
This shaking beef pho or pho bo luc lac is the fusion of two of the most iconic Vietnamese dishes: traditional pho with Vietnamese shaking beef. This recipe was inspired by my very talented friend, Chef Tu David Phu, who created this dish for District […]
This grilled Pork Sausage Banh Mi is a delightful Vietnamese sandwich! At its heart is the nem nuong, a savory grilled pork sausage that’s both juicy and flavorful. This sausage is made from ground pork mixed with shallots, garlic, and curing salt, then grilled to […]
Spring rolls are one of the most popular Vietnamese street foods, and the pork and shrimp spring roll is probably the most common variety! These spring rolls are stuffed with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, large shrimp, and tons of fresh herbs and veggies. These delicious spring […]
When you order spring rolls at any Vietnamese restaurant, deli, or food cart, they’re usually accompanied by one of two sauces; the first and likely most common is the fish sauce dipping sauce (nước chấm), and the second one, which is actually my favorite sauce […]
What if I told you that Phở or Bún Bò Huế wasn’t actually my favorite Vietnamese Noodle Soup? I know that sounds crazy because those are probably the most well-known and popular Vietnamese noodle soups. My favorite, though, is actually Bún Riêu. It’s a fantastic […]
For most of my life, I’ve really only ever eaten Southern Vietnamese pho. It actually wasn’t even until just a handful of years ago that I learned there were different variations of pho, depending on what region of Vietnam you were in. Northern-style pho is […]
One of the most famous spring rolls in the world comes from Brodards in Orange County. They popularized the grilled pork spring roll (nem nướng cuốn) with their house-special sauce. It’s packed with fresh herbs and veggies, a crunchy little egg roll wrapper, and, of […]
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!