Seco de Pollo as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Seco de Pollo is absolutely in that category. The fresh and citrusy quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. culantro does work that no substitute can replicate.

Ecuador's position on the equator gives it extraordinary biodiversity of ingredients from coast, highlands, and Amazon. There's something about the an indigenous market food stall in the Andes context that reinforces the comfort effect. naranjilla juice alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.