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.
Canh Chua or Vietnamese Sour Soup, is one of Vietnam’s most beloved dishes. Hailing from the Mekong Delta, it is vibrant, tangy, and full of fresh flavors that remind you of home and heritage in every spoonful. Packed with vegetables, herbs, and often fish, it’s […]
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. […]
Seattle’s food scene is really known for three things: the first one is obviously coffee, the second one is teriyaki, and the third, and, in my opinion, the greatest culinary innovation of my generation, the Seattle hot dog! If you’ve never had a Seattle Dog, […]
I have such fond memories of bánh canh cua from my childhood because growing up, my church would host a summer festival every year called hội chợ hè, where community organizations and local businesses would set up various vendor stalls to raise money for the […]
After a night of excessive drinking in my 20’s, I woke up incredibly hungover. At that moment, for whatever reason, I was craving Bún Bò Huế, so I hit up my best friend and asked if he wanted to go to Hoàng Lan, which, in […]
This is one of my favorite Vietnamese noodle soups, and it’s honestly one of the most underrated ones too! Here in the States, mi quang tends to get overshadowed by the more popular pho, bun bo hue, and even bun rieu, and in my opinion, […]
A true Vietnamese homecooked meal is not complete without a side of soup! Growing up, dinner time for me usually consisted of a braised protein dish like gà kho gừng (ginger braised chicken), or thịt kho trứng (braised pork belly and eggs), some vegetables like […]
Vietnamese drinking culture is up there with some of the all-time greats; you could spend hours on end with all the uncles and aunties drinking Heneiken and Remy Martin until you pass out. For me though, the best thing about drinking with Vietnamese people is […]
Canh bí is another absolutely essential Vietnamese family meal soup. Similar to canh rau đay (Egyptian spinach soup) or canh sườn heo (pork sparerib soup), no home-cooked meal is complete without some soup to bring it all together. For me, canh bí really reminds me […]
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!