Since grade school, I have always loved eating Taho. Everyday, I’d wake up a little early and listen for Manong Taho’s (the taho vendor) rhythmic shouts of “Tahoo, Tahooooo!” Basically, having a cup of taho in the morning became a part of my daily routine until I reached high school. I started missing my taho during high school because classes started earlier already and I had to take two jeepney rides to get to school as compared to my grade school where it was just a hiking distance from our place. As the years passed, the number of “suki” (regular customers) of Manong Taho dwindled and eventually, I never heard his regular chants at all. Not until today.
I’ve been longing to have a cup of taho for a few days now. I guess it’s due to the fact that I’ve been at home for more than a month now with nothing to do really except to think about food 24/7. Haha! Also, I know Manong Taho is still out there, maybe on another street but definitely still near our place because I keep hearing chants of “Tahoo, Tahoooo!” So in order to satisfy my craving, I promised myself that I’m going to have my taho-fix today. And look what I had just a while ago…
Taho, by the way is a well-known and well-loved Filipino snack made from fresh tofu processed to until its consistency becomes like that of a custard. Traditionally, taho is sold by vendors who walk the streets or neighborhoods in the country, carrying two aluminum cans; one for the taho and the other for the toppings: the “arnibal” (caramelized brown sugar) plus the little “sago” (tapioca pearls). However, stalls and even stores that serve tofu have now been selling a variety of toppings for taho like fresh fruits and flavored gelatins. As for me, nothing beats my Manong Taho’s version of taho.
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