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Mojo de Ajo

Mojo de ajo is a garlic and cilantro sauce with delicious citrus notes that is very popular in Cuba.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 2 x 300ml/10oz jars
Calories: 833 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican , Cuban , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 10 cloves garlic , chopped or crushed, to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro , finely chopped
  • 1 small white onion , finely grated
  • ½ cup lemon juice , freshly squeezed
  • 2 oranges , freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper , freshly ground
Equipment
  • 2 glass jars of 10 oz / 300 ml , sterilized

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan, removing it from the heat just before reaching its smoke point.
  2. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and add the hot oil.
  3. Divide the resulting sauce into previously sterilized glass jars and wait for the mixture to cool before closing the jars tightly and storing in the refrigerator.
  4. Mojo de ajo is served, for example, with steamed or fried yuca. It is also used as a marinade or garnish for many dishes, especially for fish and seafood.