Lizano-Style Salsa Recipe

Name: Lizano-Style Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 dried guajilo chile; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped (4 inch piece); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons molasses; 2 teaspoons vegetable broth, granuels and (optional)

Servings: persons

1 -2 dried guajilo chile
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped (4 inch piece)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons molasses
2 teaspoons vegetable broth, granuels and (optional)

1
Remove stems from the chiles.
2
Slice the chiles in half lengthwise.
3
Remove the seeds and fibrous connective material attaching the seeds to the chiles. (I use the back of a spoon when I need to do this in other recipes)
4
Pre-heat a 6-8-inch cast iron or heavy stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
5
When hot lay the chile pieces in the pan and toast, turning after about 2 minutes.
6
Add the water and lower the heat to bring the water to a simmer.
7
Simmer for five minutes.
8
Remove the chile pieces from the pan and place in blender.
9
Measure out 1 cup of the chile-infused water and add to the blender.
10
Add the remaining ingredients.
11
Blend until smooth.
12
Taste for seasoning.
13
Pour into a sterile jar and seal.
14
Keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge or you can freeze in a container or ice cube tray.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 dried guajilo chile, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped, 1 large carrot, chopped (4 inch piece), and more.

Yes, Lizano-Style Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lizano-Style Salsa

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