Ajiaco as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Ajiaco is absolutely in that category. The savoury and satisfying quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. chicharrón pork rinds does work that no substitute can replicate.

Colombian cuisine varies dramatically between the coastal Caribbean, Andean, and Amazonian regions. There's something about the a family Sunday sancocho context that reinforces the comfort effect. agua panela sugarcane drink alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.