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'''Salsa Lizano''', known in English as "Lizano Sauce" (''salsa'' means "sauce" in Spanish), is a [[Cuisine of Costa Rica|Costa Rican]] [[condiment]] developed in 1920 by the Lizano Company. It is now a product of [[Unilever]]. It is a thin, smooth, light brown sauce (akin to such condiments as [[HP Sauce]]). Some say that since Lizano sold the sauce, its quality as a food enhacer has diminished greatly.
'''Salsa Lizano''', known in English as "Lizano Sauce" (''salsa'' means "sauce" in Spanish), is a [[Cuisine of Costa Rica|Costa Rican]] [[condiment]] developed in 1920 by the Lizano Company. It is now a product of [[Unilever]]. It is a thin, smooth, light brown sauce (akin to such condiments as [[HP Sauce]]).
It is meant to be used while cooking or at tableside to flavour one's food when serving. It is slightly sweet with a hint of spiciness lent by black pepper and [[cumin]].
It is meant to be used while cooking or at tableside to flavour one's food when serving. It is slightly sweet with a hint of spiciness lent by black pepper and [[cumin]].

Revision as of 02:40, 2 June 2013

Salsa Lizano, known in English as "Lizano Sauce" (salsa means "sauce" in Spanish), is a Costa Rican condiment developed in 1920 by the Lizano Company. It is now a product of Unilever. It is a thin, smooth, light brown sauce (akin to such condiments as HP Sauce). It is meant to be used while cooking or at tableside to flavour one's food when serving. It is slightly sweet with a hint of spiciness lent by black pepper and cumin.

The ingredients include water, sugar, salt, vegetables (onions, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers), spices, pepper, mustard, and turmeric.

Many Costa Rican dishes are prepared with Salsa Lizano, and it is ubiquitous on restaurant tables in its country of origin. It is commonly used with gallo pinto and tamales, and is also considered particularly complementary with eggs, rice, beans, fish, cheese, curries, and as a marinade for meat.

Salsa Lizano is increasingly available commercially throughout North America through online retailers.

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