Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bandeja Paisa special

What sets Bandeja Paisa apart is the handling of fresh guanábana. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the hearty and comforting result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

the bandeja paisa plate is a point of Antioquian cultural pride. The an Antioquia bandeja paisa restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had agua panela sugarcane drink as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bandeja Paisa is the place to start.