Goto: Beef Tripe Rice Porridge
Goto is a Filipino rice porridge with beef tripe cooked in ginger-scented broth. It is topped with fried garlic, spring onions and a squeeze of calamansi.
About Goto
Goto is a Filipino rice porridge with beef tripe and ginger, topped with fried garlic. It is a classic comfort food, often sold in small eateries called gotohan. The porridge is thick, savory and warming.
Goto is a Filipino rice porridge flavored with ginger and beef tripe, and it is typically sold at small eateries called gotohan. It is warm, savory and filling, often eaten for breakfast or as a snack. The toppings of fried garlic and green onions add aroma and crunch.
Ingredient notes
- Beef tripe: simmered until tender and chewy.
- Glutinous rice: gives the porridge its creamy texture.
- Fried garlic: the traditional topping.
Tips for the best Goto
- Tenderize the tripe. Boil it first.
- Stir the rice. To keep it creamy.
What to serve with Goto
Serve with calamansi and fish sauce.
Variations and substitutions
- Arroz caldo: see Arroz Caldo.
- With egg: add a boiled egg.
- Without tripe: use beef.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Add hot water when reheating, since the porridge thickens.
Frequently asked questions
What is goto?
Rice porridge with tripe.
How do I clean tripe?
Rinse well and boil it with a little vinegar or salt, then rinse again.
Is goto the same as lugaw?
Goto is lugaw made with beef tripe.
More Filipino recipes you might like
Bringhe, Pancit Malabon and Lugaw.




