The very first time I ate an Ebi Katsu Sando, I stood at a tiny counter in Tokyo, eyes closed, completely ignoring the people around me. A crispy, golden shrimp patty inside cloudlike shokupan bread, slicked with tangy tartar sauce and fresh shredded cabbage. It tasted […]
Between work, life, and everything in between, spending hours in the kitchen is a luxury most of us cannot afford every night. But that never stops me from wanting a meal that hits every single note. When that craving strikes, I often find myself turning […]
Vietnamese homestyle dishes weren’t created to impress anyone; They were created to feed and nourish families. So many of the meals I grew up with were built around whatever ingredients were accessible, cheap, and nutritious. A handful of vegetables. A small amount of protein. A […]
My daughter has been craving fish and requested a salmon dish for dinner this week, but the only caveat was that she didn’t want the Vietnamese fish dishes I usually make at home. She wanted something crispy, creamy, and fun. Something that she could eat […]
If you grew up in a Vietnamese household, you already know that soups like this were just part of home. Canh Rau Dền is another classic at-home Vietnamese soup that you will rarely ever find at a restaurant, but it shows up at weeknight dinners […]
One of my favorite things to make for parties or potlucks has always been shrimp cocktail. It checks all the boxes because it is easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, and always disappears quickly, as it is just so tasty. Now, recently, […]
I recently took a trip down to Orange County to promote my Dear Mam Fish Sauce, and every time I go, I am reminded that Westminster/Little Saigon has some of the best Vietnamese food in the entire world. Everywhere you turn, there are so many […]
Lately, I’ve been stuck on this salmon and rice combo, and I mean that in the best way because it’s my current fixation meal. It’s one of those meals that checks all the boxes: packed with flavor and texture, it’s filling yet light, and maybe […]
A couple of weeks ago, I shared my recipe for Chicken Larb, and y’all really showed up for that one. It quickly became one of my most popular recipes on my social media platforms and here! Now, what really surprised me were the messages that […]
For Hanna’s birthday this year, I continued a tradition that has become one of the most meaningful parts of our relationship each year: we cook a special, homemade meal for one another. It’s our way of showing love through food, and this time, I went […]
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!