The pandemic has given us a lot of stress – from being in isolation due to stay at home orders to limited (or no) physical interaction with other people – this pandemic has really taken its toll on us one way or the other.
In trying to find comfort and happiness in this challenging time, we turn to food – not just because it makes us feel better but because it reminds us of people we long to be with.
Comfort food differs for each of us. Let’s find out what food makes these people’s day a whole lot better.
Herrine Ro from South Korea takes comfort in Kimchi Jjigae. This stew makes home closer to her because her mom used to make it for her. Having Kimchi Jjigae reminds her of her mom’s love and warmth.
Bake and Saltfish is Sarah Isoke’s go-to comfort food. She is from Trinidad and Tobago. It gives her comfort because it brings back her grandmother’s memories, who used to own daycare, and give them some dough to play with.
Naja from New York is a picky eater growing up. She’d always have Grilled Cheese in restaurants or during family gatherings. Now that she makes her own Grilled Cheese using white or wheat bread and American Cheese, every bite reminds her of being best friends with her mom.
Mangu reminds Manuel Silva-Paulus of the great sunny weather of the Dominican Republic. Mangu is like mashed potato, but instead of potatoes, you use plantains. It’s a breakfast food that can come with onions, fried cheese, salami, and a fried egg.
Samantha Lee’s mom used to prepare congee for her when she was sick. Now that her mother has passed away having congee gives her comfort, reminding her of her mom’s love.
Giving him comfort during tough times, Harry Kesh of the United Kingdom loves Marmite on toast. The rich, savory, and salty of this comfort food always makes his day brighten up.
More than just food, Colombian Arepas remind Jennifer Hernandez of the time she spent with her father during weekends. Their busy schedules do not allow them to see each other on weekdays, and making arepas during weekends is a special moment for them.
Lahmajun gives Caroline Aghajanian a taste of her home, Armenia. This thin flatbread is like the Middle East’s version of pizza. You can add beef or lamb, vegetables, and other spices to make it even tastier.
Arturo Valenzuela’s comfort food is Aju de Gallina. It’s a spicy chicken mixture from Peru, and his grandmother used to make it for him. It reminds him of Peru and the chickens that his grandfather raised.
Ful reminds Aynour Elkasaby a lot about home. Ful is an Egyptian dish with tomatoes, onions, and a lot of spices. It’s best served hot and best served with pita bread.
Times can be tough, but we can always make it better with our own comfort food version.
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