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Costa Rican Salsa Lizano Recipe

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Description

Salsa Lizano is a popular condiment in Costa Rica. It is a thin, brown sauce with a slightly sweet and smoky flavor. It is used as a marinade, dipping sauce, and seasoning. The sauce was created by a Costa Rican named Mr. Lizano in 1920. It is now a staple in Costa Rican cuisine and is exported all over the world.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water

Equipment

  • A large pot
  • A blender

Method

  1. Place the onion, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large pot.
  2. Add the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, molasses, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, and water to the pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
  7. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

This recipe makes about 4 cups of sauce. Salsa Lizano can be used as a marinade for meat, as a dipping sauce for vegetables or chips, or as a seasoning for soups and stews.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 25
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 0g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to chop the vegetables into small pieces so they cook evenly.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to thin it out.
  • If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer for a little longer to thicken.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste. You can add more salt, sugar, or spices if desired.

Enjoy this delicious and versatile sauce on all of your favorite dishes!


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