Pairing Encebollado correctly — a note on naranjilla juice

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Encebollado. I ordered it with naranjilla juice and the fresh and citrusy elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. tomate de árbol tree tomato in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Ecuador's position on the equator gives it extraordinary biodiversity of ingredients from coast, highlands, and Amazon. The a Guayaquil ceviche bar is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Encebollado with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.