Our Daily Breather is a series where we ask writers and artists to recommend one thing that’s helping them get through the days of isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Who: Nathalie Joachim Where: Chicago, Ill. Recommendation: Cooking sos pwa nwa ( Haitian black bean sauce) Now, everyone knows that it doesn’t take a global disaster, but is in fact a non-negotiable requirement of every good Haitian, to stockpile their home with dried staples like rice and beans. The duo, in all of its forms, hits this ideal trifecta of culinary satisfaction: tasty, nutritious and cheap. It has sustained our people for centuries, so I’m proud to say that even my neglected pre-quarantine pantry was full of an unnecessary amount of both. Nathalie Joachim making sos pwa nwa Courtesy of the artist One of the first things I did to comfort myself was cook up a batch of sos pwa nwa , Haitian black bean sauce. (You can find the full recipe below.) There’s something ultra-calming and magical about how the
The Y'allywood Reporter
Your Next Scene