Small Bowl of Merquén Salsa
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Merquén Salsa


Chile   -   Salsa de Merquén
Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 1/3 cup
*
10 min
Yes		 A smoky moderately hot chili sauce / dip from southern Chile. This is about as hot as anything gets in Chile.

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Merquén (1)
Lemon Juice  
Garlic
Olive Oil
Water
Salt
Make   -   (10 min)
  1. Squeeze LEMON JUICE
  2. Crush GARLIC and chop very fine.
  3. Mix together all items until evenly distributed. Add another Tablespoon of Water if you want it more liquid.
NOTES:

  1. Merquén

      This is a smoked, moderately hot, chili flake from southern Chile. It includes some salt (merkéen natural) or salt and a small amount of cumin and/or coriander (merkén especial). For details see our Chilis of South America page.
  2. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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