Easy Crushed Puerto Rican Mojo (Garlic Sauce) Recipe
If you are looking for a simple yet flavorful sauce for your roasted vegetables or meats, or you just learned about fried plantains, this Puerto Rican mojo sauce is your answer! Made with fresh ingredients and it will take only 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 wooden mortar and pestle* optional
- 1 sharp knife
Ingredients
- 4-6 fresh garlic cloves
- 1/8 - 1/4 cup olive oil + 1 tbsp extra virgin
- dash adobo seasoning optional
- dash salt
- dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp packed cilantro or Italian parsley*
Instructions
- Begin by placing the garlic in the mortar with the salt, black pepper, and oregano. If you do not have one, a small bowl and a fork will do.
- Then pour one tablespoon of oil over the garlic and press it all together with the pestle to make somewhat of a garlic paste or chunky puree.
- Once the garlic is crushed and the mixture is fragrant, add the olive oil and pestle/blend again.
- If you went with 6 or more garlic cloves, then add ¼ cup of oil, but if you usedless, 1/8 cup will most likely be sufficient
- Serve over your favorite red meat or roasted vegetables, or use as a meat marinade!
- ¡Buen provecho from The Happy Wookiee!
Notes
For your crushed mojo, you need a wooden mortar but if you do not have one, a small bowl and a fork will do.
If you do not like cilantro, whether it is just because, or it tastes like soap to you, you can easily substitute it with Italian parsley. It will be delicious either way!
If you have leftovers, you can easily store either mojo in an airtight container/glass jar for up to a week. It keeps well.