Cuban Sandwich as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Cuban Sandwich is absolutely in that category. The sweet from caramelised plantain quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. black beans does work that no substitute can replicate.

paladares are privately owned Cuban restaurants that developed as an alternative to state food service. There's something about the a family Sunday lechón context that reinforces the comfort effect. guarapo sugarcane juice alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.