Lumpia as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Lumpia is absolutely in that category. The tangy and savoury from vinegar quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. calamansi lime does work that no substitute can replicate.

Filipino adobo was the Spanish colonisers' term for the indigenous vinegar and salt preservation technique. There's something about the a beach seafood restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. San Miguel beer alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.