Back in 2016, when I was first starting off food Instagram, I met my homie Young Cho, who at the time was running a Korean-Vietnamese-Mexican fusion joint out of a convenience store called Phorale. Phorale was slanging Vietnamese sandwiches with beef bulgogi and Korean fried […]
Đồ Chua is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and is an important side dish in many dishes like vermicelli bowls, rice plates, Vietnamese sandwiches, and more. It’s super quick and easy to put together and adds the perfect crunch. This is a foundational recipe in […]
Nước Chấm is the king of all Vietnamese dipping sauces and is used in numerous dishes like bánh xèo (Vietnamese savory crepes), bún thịt nướng (vermicelli bowls), spring rolls and so much more. Every family has their own recipe for this dipping sauce, but for […]
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!