This Vietnamese garlic shrimp noodle recipe is more than just a meal; they’re a celebration of cultural resilience and creativity. Through dishes like this, the Vietnamese-American diaspora continues to honor its roots while embracing the opportunities of its new home. With every bite, you’re savoring […]
Napa cabbage, or cải thảo, is a staple ingredient in Vietnamese home cooking, beloved for its tender leaves, mild sweetness, and versatility. One of the simplest yet most heartwarming dishes featuring this humble vegetable is canh cai bap thao or napa cabbage with egg tofu […]
Hu Tieu Nam Vang is a popular noodle soup dish in Vietnam, especially in the southern regions. Its origins are rooted in Cambodian and Chinese culinary traditions. The dish’s name, “Nam Vang,” is the Vietnamese name for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Hu Tieu […]
Is it really a Vietnamese party without shrimp toast? Growing up, nearly every party that my family or relatives hosted included egg rolls, fried rice, chow mein, and, of course, shrimp toast. These are the perfect little appetizers that hardly take any prep and are […]
These spicy shrimp and krab toast are the perfect little appetizer if you’re entertaining guests and short on time! This seafood toast is the cousin to the classic Vietnamese shrimp toast; it’s just as easy to put together and equally delicious. If you’ve been to […]
Chảo Tôm is a delightful Vietnamese dish that combines the sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors of shrimp and sugarcane. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, special occasions, or whenever you want to treat yourself to something delicious! Springy shrimp paste is wrapped around sugarcane and deep-fried […]
When you think of home-cooked Vietnamese food, one of the variations of thit kho (braised pork) has to be very high on that list! This version, Thịt Kho Tôm, is essentially a broke person’s surf and turf! This delicious dish brings together tender braised pork […]
One of my favorite restaurants is Local Tide, located in Fremont, Washington! They serve some of the very best and freshest local seafood dishes with a hint of Asian influences. My favorite dish there is the Shrimp Toast; it’s juicy, crunchy, and fried to golden […]
Spring rolls are one of the most popular Vietnamese street foods, and the pork and shrimp spring roll is probably the most common variety! These spring rolls are stuffed with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, large shrimp, and tons of fresh herbs and veggies. These delicious spring […]
When you order spring rolls at any Vietnamese restaurant, deli, or food cart, they’re usually accompanied by one of two sauces; the first and likely most common is the fish sauce dipping sauce (nước chấm), and the second one, which is actually my favorite sauce […]
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!