Empanadas as comfort food — exactly what I needed

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

the bandeja paisa plate is a point of Antioquian cultural pride. There's something about the a coastal Caribbean seafood restaurant 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.