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Salsa Lizano (copycat)

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  • Servings: 24
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 24 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 ounces (1/2 small) onion, chopped
  • 3 ounces (4-inch piece) thick carrot, chopped
  • 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 ounces tamarind paste (see note)
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind liquid
  • Note: place tamarind paste in a heatproof cup with 1/2 cup water. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir and break up pieces with a spoon. Let sit for five minutes to soften. Remove the flesh to make up the 2 tablespoons needed, but don't discard the liquid. Make sure there are no seeds
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Remove the stems of the chiles and then slice the chiles in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and fibrous connective material attaching the seeds to the chiles. Pre-heat a 6-8-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Lay the chile pieces in the pan and toast, turning after about 2 minutes. Add the water and lower the heat to bring the water to a simmer. Simmer for about five minutes. Remove the chile pieces from the pan and place in blender. Measure out 1 cup of the chile-infused water and add this to the blender with the chiles.

  • Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning.

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