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Worcestershire Sauce

Cultural Context

Worcestershire sauce originated in the city of Worcester, England, in the first half of the 19th century. It was created by chemists John Wheeley Lea and William Perrins, who aimed to replicate a sauce they encountered in India. This condiment has since become a staple in British cuisine, known for its complex flavor profile that enhances meats, marinades, and dressings. Today, it is widely used around the world, with various brands and recipes offering unique twists on the original formula.

BritishGBother
15 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
4 anchovy fillets
1/4 cup demerara sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons honey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Capers provide a similar briny flavor without fish.

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different profile.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers acidity and tang.

1

Add apple cider vinegar, chopped onion, garlic, anchovy fillets, demerara sugar or molasses, tamarind paste, chili powder, ground cloves, and honey to a small saucepan.

2

Use a stick blender to blend the mixture until very fine.

3

Heat the sauce over medium heat until boiling.

4

Reduce the heat and simmer the liquid for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

5

Remove the pan from the heat and pour the liquid into a filter placed over a jug.

6

Allow the mixture to stand and drain, stirring the paste occasionally to encourage the liquid to drip through.

7

After about an hour, the paste will be thick and cooled entirely.

8

Add three heaped teaspoons of the paste back into the liquid and stir well to combine.

9

Pour the sauce into a sterilized bottle and store it in a cool, shady place.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

bowlwhiskbottle or jar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

WorcestershireWorcestershire condiment

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