Cuban Mojo Sauce
by robin_hudson
Used w/Cuban sandwiches, boiled yucca, grilled seafood & meats, boiled potatoes, fried green plantain chips, as a dip for bread, etc.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 6-8 cloves Garlic ; thinly sliced or minced
- 2/3 cup sour orange or lime juice ; (or equal portions orange & lime juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
- salt ; to taste
- Freshly ground pepper ; to taste
- Fresh Cilantro ; optional; and non-traditional
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil in deep saucepan over med. heat.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly toasted; about 30 seconds; don't let brown. Add juice, cumin, salt & pepper; stand back: sauce may spatter. Bring to rolling boil. Correct seasoning. Cool before serving. Best used fresh but keeps several days in fridge.
variations:
substitute paprika for cumin; or as a combination
add chopped chile pepper
substitute vinegar for citrus juice
add a little dried oregano
add water or chicken stock to thin
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (207g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 1 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 266 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 168 (63%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 18.7g | 25 % | |
| Saturated Fat 2.6g | 13 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 13.4g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 2g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 590.3mg | 20 % | |
| Potassium 446.1mg | 12 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.9g | 7 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4 % | |
| Sugars, other 22.9g | ||
| Protein 2.6g | 4 % | |
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Calories per serving: 266
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