green olive mojo
Green Olive Mojo Posted by Cookin'Mom at recipegoldmine.com Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Cubans use a mojo (MO-ho) to kick up the flavors of everything, especially roasted pork and gril...
Ingredients
- 1cupgreen olives stuffed with pimientos, chopped
- 1/2cupfresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/4cupolive oil
- 4clovegarlic, minced
- 2/3cupminced italian (or regular) parsley, packed
Directions
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Green Olive Mojo Posted by Cookin'Mom at recipegoldmine.com Makes about 1 1/2 cups
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Cubans use a mojo (MO-ho) to kick up the flavors of everything, especially roasted pork and grilled meats
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Similar to salsas, mojos usually feature citrus juice, olive oil, garlic and an herb, and the variations are endless
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I've created this mojo especially to complement the Cuban Coin-Toss Casserole, but try it on vegetables, crusty bread, or roasted chicken
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To speed things up, use the chopping attachment of a hand blender or a mini food processor
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Fresh squeezed lime juice is critical, so depending on the juiciness of the limes, you'll need from 4 to 6 good-size limes
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1 cup green olives stuffed with pimientos, chopped 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup mince
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Mixture can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, but tastes best made that day.