Pairing Arepa correctly — a note on ron Santa Teresa rum

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Arepa. I ordered it with ron Santa Teresa rum and the hearty and comforting elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. precooked white cornmeal masarepa in particular became more prominent in a good way.

hallacas Christmas preparation is a multi-day family tradition where the whole extended family participates. The a family hallacas making session at Christmas is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Arepa with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.