Tamales as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Tamales is absolutely in that category. The deeply aromatic quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. dried ancho chilli does work that no substitute can replicate.

pre-Columbian ingredients like corn, beans, and chilli form the foundation. There's something about the a street taco stand context that reinforces the comfort effect. mezcal alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.