Why Arepa deserves more attention

Arepa rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The richly textured complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using plantain correctly takes real skill.

the bandeja paisa plate is a point of Antioquian cultural pride. I encountered it first in a family Sunday sancocho and that context helped me understand it properly. tinto black coffee is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Arepa is the dish to start with.