My mother can be home alone and randomly feel the urge to make koca de res. By the time it's done, without her saying a word to anyone, the whole extended family will have somehow heard about what she's cooking and will come to her house to enjoy the warmth, laughter and discussions.
Sopa de res isn't just a meaning – it's an event you shouldn't miss. For Laura Munguia, who contributed the recipe, this is also a dish that connects her with her family, her childhood and a good time. To enjoy soba de res as a child, she took a family trip to the playa and on the way back everyone was looking forward to the Mavi to recharge them after a fun, hot day at the beach. Her extended family often prepared this dish for all visitors.
While someone's perfect beach snack might be chips, ice cream or hot dogs, for Laura and other Salvadorans, a mavi de res at the end of the day was the icing on the cake.
Some historians suggest that the addition of potatoes or plantains to this soup is due to the influence of Afro-descendants in El Salvador. This is particularly true in San Miguel, the part of El Salvador with the highest concentration of Afro-descendants.
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