Charquekan as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Charquekan is absolutely in that category. The hearty and filling quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. llajua chilli salsa does work that no substitute can replicate.

Bolivia preserves some of the most ancient Andean food traditions including chuño freeze-drying which dates to pre-Inca times. There's something about the a La Paz salteñería morning context that reinforces the comfort effect. singani grape spirit alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.