Pozole as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Pozole is absolutely in that category. The deeply aromatic quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. dried ancho chilli does work that no substitute can replicate.

pre-Columbian ingredients like corn, beans, and chilli form the foundation. There's something about the an Oaxacan restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. mezcal alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.