Cuban Mojo

Name: Cuban Mojo
Yield: MAKES 1 CUP
Ingredients: 12 small garlic cloves (finely chopped); Sea salt; ¼ cup fresh bitter-orange juice or lime juice (see Note); 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper

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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. Healthy Grilling Recipes

By Maricel Presilla

August 2000

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Yield:

MAKES 1 CUP

Ingredients

12 small garlic cloves (finely chopped)
Sea salt
¼ cup fresh bitter-orange juice or lime juice (see Note)
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Step 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.

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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.

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