RECIPE

Cuban Mojo

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Mojo (pronounced mo-ho) is the Spanish name for a number of Latin sauces made with vinegar or citrus juice and garlic. It is a traditional accompaniment to the starchy root vegetables of the Hispanic Caribbean.

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  • BASIC-EASY
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  • MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 12 small garlic cloves, finely chopped
    2. Sea salt
    3. 1/4 cup fresh bitter-orange juice or lime juice (see Note)
    4. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    5. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    6. Freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. In a mini food processor or blender, pulse the garlic with a generous pinch of salt until finely chopped. Blend in the bitter-orange juice and cumin and process until fine, about 30 seconds. With the machine on, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until the mojo is emulsified. Season the mojo with pepper and serve immediately.

Make Ahead

The mojo can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Notes

Bitter oranges, also called Seville oranges, are extremely tart. They are available at Latin markets.

Serve With

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Cuban Mojo.