Pairing Fritanga correctly — a note on agua panela sugarcane drink

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Fritanga. I ordered it with agua panela sugarcane drink and the hearty and comforting elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. achiote annatto in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the bandeja paisa plate is a point of Antioquian cultural pride. The an Antioquia bandeja paisa restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Fritanga with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.