Mojo picón is a spicy garlic sauce that is commonly used in Canary Islands cuisine. It is a versatile sauce that can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or condiment. Mojo picón can be made with a variety of ingredients, including garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, and vinegar. The combination of flavors creates a sauce that is both flavorful and spicy. Mojo picón is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that can add a kick of flavor to any dish. Read on for a collection of recipes that will guide you on how to make this delectable sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MOJO PICON RECIPE (HOW TO MAKE MOJO PICON)
Steps:
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried peppers. Set them into a bowl and cover them with very hot water. Allow to rehydrate for 15-20 minutes, or until they are very soft. Drain the water and set the peppers into a food processor
- Add the garlic, torn bread, paprika, cumin, vinegar and salt to taste.
- Process the mixture until well combined.
- Pour in the olive oil a bit at a time while processing until the mojo sauce thickens up to a chili paste.
- Add 1/4 water and process until smooth. For a thinner sauce, add another 1/4 cup water and process to your preference.
- Adjust for salt and vinegar, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 40 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GARLIC MOJO SAUCE
It's not just a marinade-this classic mojo sauce can also be spooned over chicken or fish for a piquant finishing touch, and deployed as a flavorful stir-in for rice.
Provided by David Tamarkin
Categories #cook90 Sauce Condiment Lime Juice Chile Pepper Garlic Orange Juice Oregano
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium. Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano, then immediately remove from heat. Let cool 10-15 minutes. Stir in chile, lime juice, orange juice, and salt.
- Do Ahead
- Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
MOJO GARLIC RESTAURANT SAUCE
I have in the past gone to the Dominican and Cuban area in upper Manhattan (NYC) and have eaten Cubano Sandwiches... especially from the Mambi Restaurants. However, they do not make the original Mojo Garlic Sauce any longer (as far as I know, perhaps due to the turnover of restaurant chefs) which was great! So I have tried (for a long time) to duplicate the original Mojo recipe (but with difficulty). However, here is my version of this tasty Mojo Sauce for Cubano Sandwiches!
Provided by SkipperSy
Categories Sauces
Time 23m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place garlic, salt, oregano, (optional cumin, black pepper and Adobo seasoning) into a wooden mortar & pestle and make into almost a paste, set aside.
- Combine in a separate bowl; lime juice (or sour orange juice), vinegar, set aside.
- In a frying pan add the olive oil and add the garlic paste, stir and cook briefly (1/2-1 minute).
- Next add the liquid ingredients, stir and cook briefly (1 minute), then remove (do not overcook) and let cool.
- NOTES:.
- This recipe is basically a Dominican/Cuban sauce and adopted from the Mambi Restaurants in New York City.
- This Mojo Sauce recipe will turn a bright "off color" green due to the fresh garlic in the recipe.
- You can make a variation of this recipe by adding mayonnaise to taste, however, it is not a traditional ingredient in Cubano Sandwiches. Also, adding butter is an optional ingredient --
- Mojo Sauce is great on a Cubano Sandwich: Cuban bread (substitute Italian/French Bread) with sliced fresh pork, sliced pink ham, white cheese, sour pickle, butter and Mojo Sauce. Heat/pressing the sandwich on a hot grill is preferred... however, Cubano sandwiches are also good cold. Further, I often substitute chicken for the white fresh pork....
- In Cuba,Mojo Sauce is traditionally made with the fresh juice from sour oranges.
- Mojo Sauce is also good on Yuka (Cassava) or Green Plantains as well.
- The Puerto Rican Mojo Sauce is white in color and with less spices used.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Sodium 4661.7, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.3
MOJO PICON (GARLIC SAUCE)
This dish comes from the Canary Islands. It is a staple there, and goes with just about everything! Try it with "papas arrugadas" (small boiled potatoes with salt and lemon) for a Canary Island specialty! Delicious! It keeps well in the refrigerator, and is even better after a day or two. Serve at room temperature.
Provided by canarygirl
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a mortar and pestle, mash cumin, garlic, and chilis with salt.
- The mixture should be mashed well.
- Add paprika, vinegar and oil, and continue to blend.
- Add bread crumbs and mash.
- Gradually add water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with Spanish cheese (Majorero is nice), or over boiled potatoes, with crusty french bread, on fried fish, Anything goes!
Tips:
- Use the best quality ingredients you can find. Fresh garlic, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful olive oil will make a big difference in the taste of your mojo picon.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. If you like it spicy, add more pepper flakes. If you prefer a milder sauce, omit the pepper flakes altogether.
- Mojo picon is a versatile sauce that can be used in many different ways. It's great as a dipping sauce for grilled meats and vegetables, or as a marinade for chicken or fish. You can also use it to add flavor to soups, stews, and casseroles.
- Mojo picon will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Mojo picon is a delicious and versatile sauce that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful sauce that will add zest to any dish. So next time you're looking for a new sauce to try, give mojo picon a try. You won't be disappointed.
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