Pairing Llapingachos correctly — a note on Club beer

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Llapingachos. I ordered it with Club beer and the bright and satisfying elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. culantro 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 an indigenous market food stall in the Andes is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Llapingachos with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.