Traditionally, sancocho is a dish served during celebrations. It has since evolved to become a soup that serves as both a hangover cure and a salve for those who are grieving.

Oxtails also form the basis of sancocho, a soup served in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The dish in the first two countries is sancocho de cola; in the latter, it is known as sopa de rabo.

Traditionally, sancocho is a dish served during celebrations. It has since evolved to become a soup that serves as both a hangover cure and a salve for those who are grieving. If you missed any of ...