Anyone who enjoys these combos: Goto and Siomai!😍
Especially when it involves two of the best comfort meals, there is nothing quite like at last fulfilling a long-time cravings! After weeks of discussing it, we eventually headed to the much-awaited WalterMart food court in Subic, Zambales.
Though our major goals for the day were the Goto Lover and Siomai.
House booths, this area is well-known for its array of food vendors. The best aspect is they are close next to one another, the ideal place for quick desires satisfaction!
My food buddy, Joyce and Master Jeff, were with me and equally thrilled as I was. Although our this trip had been on our minds for some time, our plans constantly appeared to be prevented. At last, today arrived and we wasted no time rushing directly to our preferred booths.
A staple comfort dish, particularly on cold and rainy days. Made with sticky rice and beef tripe (tuwalya), goto is a sort of rice porridge (lugaw).
Usually flavored with garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, it is topped with chopped scallions, hard-boiled egg, and occasionally chicharron or tokwa (fried tofu). It's much better with a squeeze of calamansi and a bit of black pepper or chili flakes. Goto is found in carinderias all throughout the nation and in lugawan, porridge vendors.
Each of us bought a $1.20 regular-sized bowl of goto. Good and reasonably priced—what more could we want? I started to get excited the instant we got our orders. The smell of the warm, savoury goto combined with the fresh steam-cooked siomai was simply delicious.
Customizing food to fit my taste is one of my favorite aspects of eating it. Though I'm not sure if it's typical, I usually overindulge in black pepper—okay, maybe a lot! I made sure to give my bowl that additional kick by liberally sprinkling pepper on top.
I didn't stop there though! Then there was a plenty of chilli garlic oil, which sharpened my goto. The first spoonful was hot, yet so delicious. I kept on despite the heat as, to be honest, the spiciness made it much more fun. Do you too enjoy black pepper and chilli oil drowning your goto? Or is that simply my perspective?😌
Of course, siomai completes our gastronomic journey! For just $0.95, I got four siomai pieces on each tray.
Usually made with ground pork, shrimp or beef, siomai are a dumpling snack that mix seasonings with ground pork, shrimp or meat and wrap thin wontons. Usually steamed, it is presented with a soy sauce, calamansi, and chilli garlic oil dipping sauce. Some find it fried to have more crunch. For an added heat, I enjoy adding enough of chilli garlic sauce. Combined it with Sago and Gulaman as beverage. So yummy!
Every bit was bursting with taste, precisely juiced, and complemented the traditional dipping sauces soy sauce, calamansi, and chili garlic. The soft, meaty dumpling and the tart, fiery sauce were just irresistible together. Particularly when paired with a steaming hot scoop of goto, every mouthful was paradise.
We couldn't help but smile at how well worth it the wait was after at last sating our appetites. This dining journey will be remembered for the tastes and the cosiness of the meal. There's no doubt that these Filipino favorites from the savory bliss of siomai to the soothing, fiery goodness of goto—always satisfied.
Would we repeat it? Right! The next time we might even double our order. Have you ever met a food need in this manner? Tell us, we would also like to hear about your gourmet experiences!