In a life-or-death situation where I had to rank my all-time favorite cuisines, Korean food would absolutely be in the top two. Now, back when I first started cooking in my late teens, I found myself constantly drawn to bold, punchy Korean flavors, spicy, savory, […]
Some of my most vivid childhood food memories are of sitting at the kitchen table, watching my mom roll up fresh Bò Bía—Vietnamese spring rolls packed with stir-fried jicama, Chinese sausage, and egg. I’d eat one, then another, and then beg for another, always fascinated […]
Bun Cha Hanoi has been a beloved staple of Northern Vietnamese cuisine for decades, but it gained international recognition in 2016 when President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain shared a plate of it at Bún Chả Hương Liên on Parts Unknown. That iconic moment brought […]
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much love my lemongrass pork chop recipe has gotten. It’s one of my most popular dishes for good reason—it’s juicy, savory, sweet, and packed with bold Vietnamese flavors. Traditionally, you’d find these pork chops […]
One ingredient I’m unapologetically obsessed with is lạp xưởng—Chinese sausage. Hands down, it was one of my favorite things growing up. We always had a package of it at home. Whether it was fried up with rice, mixed into a quick stir-fry, or just sliced […]
When people think of banh mi, the usual suspects come to mind: bánh mì thịt nướng with its smoky grilled pork or bánh mì thịt nguội stacked with layers of cold cuts and pate. But tucked in the shadows of these crowd favorites is a […]
When people think of cơm tấm, their minds usually jump to the smoky grilled pork chops (suon nuong), the crispy shredded pork skin (bi heo), or the perfect sunny-side-up egg. But quietly nestled next to those stars of the plate is chả trứng, the humble […]
As a little kid, I was obsessed with cơm tấm—Vietnamese broken rice plates. Anytime we went out to eat at a Vietnamese restaurant, I’d skip right past the phở and other noodle soups because I really only had eyes for rice. Rice plates always came […]
Growing up, Bánh Ướt was always a staple in our home. My parents would often pick up store-bought packs of these delicate, chewy rice noodle sheets from the old Viet-Wah in Chinatown or Lam Seafood as a quick and easy dinner for our family. One […]
If bold flavors and juicy pork belly are your thing, then you HAVE to try this Lao Pork Belly. Now, traditionally, the pork belly is grilled to add a nice smokey touch, but today, for a more accessible and easy version, we’re making it right […]
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!