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Lizano Sauce, Costa Rica

Homemade Lizano sauce, gluten-free, Costa Rica

Here's a homemade recipe for recreating Lizano sauce, which mimics the original Costa Rican version quite well. This homemade sauce is gluten-free and can easily be adjusted to suit your tastes.

Ingredients
  • 500 ml of water
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, cut into pieces
  • 5 cauliflower pieces
  • 1/2 pepper, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cucumber, cut into pieces
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. molasses (or brown sugar or even liquid caramel with salt)
  • 1 Tbsp of ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cc of salt
  • 1/2 cc of smoked paprika (optional, for a smoked flavor)
Preparation
  1. 1
    Cooking the vegetables: In a saucepan, boil the water and add the onion, carrot, cauliflower, pepper, cucumber and garlic. Cook over low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  2. 2
    Blend the vegetables: Transfer the vegetables and cooking water to a blender. Blend until smooth and homogeneous.
  3. 3
    Prepare the sauce: Return the pureed vegetables to the saucepan and add the soy sauce, vinegar, molasses, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Mix well.
  4. 4
    Add the spices: Add the cumin, turmeric, pepper, salt, and smoked paprika (if using). Stir well so the spices mix evenly.
  5. 5
    Simmer: Simmer the sauce over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken slightly.
  6. 6
    Taste and adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference. If you want a sweeter sauce, add a little brown sugar. For more acidity, add vinegar.
  7. 7
    Cool and store: Let the sauce cool completely before pouring it into an airtight glass bottle or jar. Store it in the refrigerator, where it will last for about a month.
  8. 8

    Use: This homemade Lizano sauce is perfect for seasoning dishes like Gallo Pinto , grilled meats, soups, or as a condiment at the table. You can also use it as a marinade for chicken or pork.

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/sauce-lizano-costa-rica/