MOJO
About 1 cup
This Cuban table sauce is briefly cooked to bring out the full flavor of the garlic. Serve with grilled beef, chicken, pork, or fish, or use as a marinade for any of these. Mojo is best served fresh, but the sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
Heat in a medium saucepan over medium heat:
- ½ cup olive oil
Add and cook until fragrant but not browned, 20 to 30 seconds:
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
Carefully stir in and bring to a boil:
- 1 cup sour orange juice, or ½ cup orange juice and ½ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Reduce the heat to simmer gently for 10 minutes. Let cool and serve at room temperature.