Pairing Charquekan correctly — a note on cola morada

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Charquekan. I ordered it with cola morada and the simple and honest elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. charque dried llama meat in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Bolivia preserves some of the most ancient Andean food traditions including chuño freeze-drying which dates to pre-Inca times. The an indigenous community festival feast is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Charquekan with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.