A dish that tells its story — Aji de Gallina reviewed

You can taste history in Aji de Gallina if you know what to look for. Lima is considered one of the world's great culinary destinations. The fresh and marine character reflects those layers — aji amarillo pepper doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a coastal chicharronería setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. chicha morada purple corn drink alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Aji de Gallina, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.