A Beloved Costa Rican Condiment
 By Kelly Galaski
I have to admit, the first time I went to Costa Rica I was surprised that the food wasn’t that spicy. This was the first real independent traveling experience of mine back in 2002 and I ignorantly thought all food from Central America and the Caribbean was going to be spicy.
Well, there are certainly lots of ways to make it spicy. You can add fresh hot peppers usually sitting on the table, or Chilero sauce which is similar to Tobasco but more flavorful. But the real subject of this is Salsa Lizano. Now Salsa Lizano is actually a brand name, but it is synonymous to a flavor that is at the same time really yummy and really Costa Rican. It’s not super spicy in terms of ‘heat’ but it adds flavor to rice and beans that can’t be beat.
You can read more about it here on Epicurious.com, a devoted foodie site where Lizano lovers have come to share their adoration.
I forgot to add one thing… I’m hoping Irene brings back some more when she returns on Saturday and makes me some Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican national rice&beans dish) next week!
Comment by Kelly — February 6, 2009 @ 6:50 pm
Hey Kelly!
I’m coming back tomorrow with lots of good ideas and 2 bottles of the good sauce!!!
Makes me proud to be reading about the tico sauce…
Thanks!
Irene
Comment by Irene — February 8, 2009 @ 9:05 am