TRADITIONAL CUBAN RECIPE: CUBAN MOJO (CUBAN MARINADE)
There are many variations of mojo. It is the signature marinade of Cuba and it finds its way into many varied dishes. After searching through many recipes and cookbooks; I found this in on www.icuban.com and in "Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban" by: three brothers-in-law, Glenn Lindgren, Raul Musibay and Jorge Castillo. Many mojos do not include oil; with or without oil the key element is "sour" orange, an almost bitter orange that grows throughout Cuba and now it flourishes in most Miami backyards. In a pinch use: 2 parts orange juice to 1 part lemon juice and 1 part lime juice. The key to a good mojo is in the proportions; garlic, salt, whole black peppercorns and sour orange juice are it's main ingredients.Update: 04/14/08 add a teaspoon of cumin (if you so desire) there are many recipes that call for it but we don't use it here! I have been using this mojo since I left my mother's house, as we always used it in Cuba and Haiti.:)
Provided by Manami
Categories Lemon
Time 50m
Yield 50-60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mash garlic, salt and peppercorns, using a mortar and pestle or use food processor.
- Stir in juice.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
- *If making it without the oil - stop at this point and this makes a perfect marinade for seasoning, chicken, fish, pork &/or beef.
- Continue with preparing the mojo with oil - after you have stirred in juice add onion & oregano.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
- In a saucepan heat olive oil to medium hot & then remove from heat.
- Whisk oil in garlic-juice mixture, until well blended.
- Stores for at least a week in the refrigerator.
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Tyler Hansen
[email protected]This Cuban mojo recipe is a must-try. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I've used it to marinate chicken and it turned out so juicy and flavorful. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Raivante Taylor
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this mojo recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I've used it to marinate chicken, pork, and even vegetables, and it always turns out great.
Bob Clemens
[email protected]This mojo recipe is a game-changer. I've been using it for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect way to add flavor to any dish.
Mdsamim Kan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this mojo recipe is amazing. I've used it to marinate chicken and it turned out so juicy and flavorful. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Mithun Mithun
[email protected]This Cuban mojo recipe is a must-try. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I've used it to marinate chicken and it turned out so juicy and flavorful. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Jeremiah Carroll
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this mojo recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I've used it to marinate chicken, pork, and even vegetables, and it always turns out great.
Martha Poto
[email protected]This mojo recipe is a game-changer. I've been using it for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect way to add flavor to any dish.
Ugonna Okenwa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this mojo recipe is amazing. I've used it to marinate chicken and it turned out so juicy and flavorful. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Supriya Tamang
[email protected]This Cuban mojo recipe is a staple in my kitchen. I use it to marinate everything from chicken to pork to fish. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I always get compliments on my dishes when I use this mojo.
Akidul Islam
[email protected]I love this mojo recipe! It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes. I've used it to marinate chicken, pork, and even fish, and it always turns out great. The flavor is amazing and it really adds a lot of depth to any dish.
Vixen Hub
[email protected]This is the best Cuban mojo recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I used it to marinate chicken and it turned out so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.