Super Fresh Cuban-Style Mojo

Submitted by miamimami

"There are many, many recipes for Cuban-Style Mojo. Some use naranja agria (sour orange) or dried herbs. I like this particular recipe because it is so easy and tastes so fresh. This recipe is an adaptation of the mojo made by my grandmother, who is from a small town in the province of Pinar Del Rio, in western Cuba. I usually use this delicious sauce on top of boiled yuca and as a dipping sauce for fried yuca, fried malanga or fried green plaintains (tostones). But it is very versatile and can be used to dip other vegetables in, as a marinade or sauce for meat, fish or chicken, or even mixed into a side dish of rice.."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup good quality olive oil (preferably Spanish)
• 1 1⁄2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 -4 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 cup fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sea salt

directions

1. Make sure you use freshly minced garlic for this recipe! Blend all ingredients with wire whisk. Place in a covered container (preferably glass) refrigerator for one hour so that the flavors may blend and intensify prior to use. Keeps for 2-3 days in refrigerator.