Changua as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Changua is absolutely in that category. The richly textured quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. Colombian hogao tomato sauce does work that no substitute can replicate.

Colombian cuisine varies dramatically between the coastal Caribbean, Andean, and Amazonian regions. There's something about the an Antioquia bandeja paisa restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. tinto black coffee alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.