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Cuban Mojo Sauce
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Cuban Mojo Sauce

6 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

210
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
22g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sour Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
  • 2/3 cup sour orange juice or lime juice
  • (or equal portions oj and lime juice)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly toasted. Don't let it brown or it will be acrid tasting, just about 30 seconds should do it.

2

Add the sour orange juice, cumin and salt and pepper. STAND BACK; the sauce may sputter. Bring to a rolling boil. Taste and correct seaoning, if needed

3

Cool before serving. Mojo is best when served within a couple of hours of making, but it will keep for several days, well capped in a jar or bottle, in the refrigerator.

4

Use with Cuban sandwiches, boiled yuca, grilled seafood and meats, fried green plantain chips, etc.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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