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 […]
Bắp xào is not a traditional Vietnamese food that I grew up eating! Bắp xào was actually created by millennials in the last handful of years as Vietnamese cuisine has evolved. Vietnamese street corn is commonly found in you guessed it, the streets of Vietnam […]
Is there anything more comforting than wonton noodle soup? The broth is light but also has a subtle complexity from the usage of both pork bones and rehydrated dried shrimp. Make sure you check out my wonton recipe to learn how to make those first. […]
Wontons originate from China, and with their occupation of Vietnam for thousands of years, inevitably, part of the culture and food became intertwined. Wontons, however, arrived in Vietnam sometime in the 19th century when Chinese immigrants settled there, bringing along their culinary traditions. Chinese wontons […]
Hu Tieu Mi Kho is a popular Vietnamese dish that combines elements of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. It’s a meal that combines delicate rice and egg noodles, flavorful pork, shrimp, and a balanced sauce that perfectly ties all the elements together. Unlike traditional soup-based noodle […]
Bánh Canh is a popular Vietnamese noodle soup dish that features thick, udon-like noodles typically made from tapioca and rice flour, giving the chewy noodles an excellent mouthfeel and perfect slurping action. What is Bánh Canh? The “Bánh Canh” in the dish’s name refers to […]
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!