A dish that tells its story — Caldo de Patas reviewed

You can taste history in Caldo de Patas if you know what to look for. Ecuador's position on the equator gives it extraordinary biodiversity of ingredients from coast, highlands, and Amazon. The subtly spiced and herbal character reflects those layers — culantro doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a traditional home lunch setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. naranjilla juice alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Caldo de Patas, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.