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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Like many kids, I didn’t grow up enjoying most vegetables, but the one I could eat without fail was my mom’s canh rau đay, or Egyptian spinach soup. The veggie also goes by the names of Vietnamese Moringa Leaves, Jute Leaves, or Molochia. Whatever you […]
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!