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, […]
Bún Mọc is actually one of my mom’s favorite noodle soups to make because unlike phở or bún bò huế, which can take hours and hours to make, bún mọc actually comes together relatively quickly, while still being absolutely delicious. What the heo is Bún […]
I asked my mom where the name Bún Thang came from, and she responded with, “How did phở get its name? I don’t know; bún thang is just called bún thang because that’s what it is. Don’t ask stupid questions!”I obviously wasn’t very satisfied with […]
When most people think of Vietnamese food, pho is typically the first dish that comes to mind. It’s the unofficial ambassador of our cuisine — a comforting bowl of beef noodle soup with fragrant broth, tender slices of beef, and silky rice noodles. It’s soft-spoken, […]
Is there anything more comforting than wonton noodle soup? The broth is light but also has a subtle complexity from the usage of both pork bones and rehydrated dried shrimp. Make sure you check out my wonton recipe to learn how to make those first. […]
Nui Sườn Heo is an incredibly homey noodle soup that’s prefect for the winter season or if you’re feeling a bit under the weather. The broth is light, has a subtle sweetness from the carrots and daikon and nourishing for the soul. I didn’t have […]
Whenever I think of Chicken Soup for the Soul, what I usually think of is Miến Gà. The broth starts off like any standard chicken stock, but the addition of fish sauce (Dear Mam is my personal favorite brand) is what makes it uniquely Vietnamese. […]
For most of its life, Canh Bún has lived in the shadows of its more famous counterpart, Bún riêu, and I think it’s finally time to give it the flowers that it justly deserves. What is Canh Bun? Canh Bun is a Northern Vietnamese noodle […]
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!