How to Make Mojo Sauce
- December 2020
- By Michelle Ezratty Murphy
- Recipe from Puerto Rico
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When you’re ready to dig into tostones or plantain fritters, some like them plain with a dash of adobo. And some—like me, hi—want to dip every single one into a bowl of garlicky mojo sauce.
In this Abuela Cooking 101, we look how to make mojo. This simple sauce takes 5 minutes and goes with just about everything: grilled meats, fried yuca, your favorite steamed vegetables, and, of course, a big plate of hot, golden-brown tostones.
For another quick and easy way to make mojo—Cuban style—check out Ana’s Cuban Yuca Con Mojo. But today, we’re making mojo the Boricua way.
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How to Make Mojo Sauce
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking timeminutes
Ingredients
1 cup olive oil
1/2 to 1 lime
10 to 12 cloves garlic, smashed and pressed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped (if you wish)
Directions
- Whisk oil, lime juice and garlic in a bowl.
- Place mixture in a sauce pan. Set heat to the lowest possible setting and simmer for half an hour. Keep an eye on it. Do not let the garlic burn, or it will give your oil a bitter, unpleasant taste.
- That’s it! You’re done. Remove from burner and place in a container with a lid. I use a glass jar. Your mojo sauce will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
- When ready to use, check the flavor. Add a squeeze of lime and dash more salt, if you wish. You can also add 1 tsp. of a fresh, finely chopped spice—like parsley, my favorite, or cilantro, if you prefer.
- Use on everything. I do!
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Michelle Ezratty Murphy is a home cook who has been lovingly preparing meals for her family and friends for over 30 years. In 1969, her family moved to Puerto Rico where she learned to appreciate the art of latin cooking. Today she brings that influence to her own kitchen in Arizona, to share with her Puerto Rican husband of 31 years and their two adult children. She teaches cooking classes and can usually be found Instagramming @bowlandapron.
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