Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Garlic Sauce) Recipe
Mojo de ajo is a Mexican garlic sauce that serves as a versatile addition to Mexican cuisine, perfect as a marinade, topping, or dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- Olive oil - 1 Cup
- Garlic (minced) - 10 cloves
- Chili flakes (optional) - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Fresh lime juice - 1 tbsp
- Fresh cilantro (optional, chopped) - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chili flakes (optional) and cook on a low heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes golden and fragrant. Be cautious not to let the garlic brown too much as it can turn bitter.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the garlic oil cool slightly.
- Stir in the salt and lime juice to the oil.
- (Optional) Add the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Transfer the mojo de ajo sauce into a sterilized glass jar or bottle, be sure to scrape all of the garlic bits into the jar.
- Seal the jar tightly and let the sauce sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours. This can be refrigerated for up to a week.
- To use mojo de ajo as a marinade, simply coat your desired meat, seafood, or poultry with the sauce and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 239mgFiber: 1g
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