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mojo sauce

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Mojo is a tart, garlicky sauce that is used to compliment Cuban meals. Great on seafood, vegetables and meats.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mojo sauce

  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 8 clove
    garlic, very thinly sliced
  • 3/4 c
    sour orange juice (seville orange) or 1/2 cup lime juice plus 1/4 cup orange juice)
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable stock (or broth)
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro chopped (or fresh parsley)

How To Make mojo sauce

  • 1
    Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic slices and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until fragrant. Watch carefully and do not let the garlic burn.
  • 2
    Remove pan from heat and stir in the juice, stock, cumin, oregano, and pepper. Bring the sauce to boil over medium-high heat; then reduce the heat to medium and simmer approximately 3 minutes or until the sauce has mellowed. Season to taste with salt.
  • 3
    Remove sauce from heat and allow it to come to room temperature. Once cooled, add the cilantro or parsley.
  • 4
    Sauce can be refrigerated in a glass bottle for up to one week. Always shake before using.
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