TRADITIONAL CUBAN RECIPE: CUBAN MOJO (CUBAN MARINADE)
There are many variations of mojo. It is the signature marinade of Cuba and it finds its way into many varied dishes. After searching through many recipes and cookbooks; I found this in on www.icuban.com and in "Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban" by: three brothers-in-law, Glenn Lindgren, Raul Musibay and Jorge Castillo. Many mojos do not include oil; with or without oil the key element is "sour" orange, an almost bitter orange that grows throughout Cuba and now it flourishes in most Miami backyards. In a pinch use: 2 parts orange juice to 1 part lemon juice and 1 part lime juice. The key to a good mojo is in the proportions; garlic, salt, whole black peppercorns and sour orange juice are it's main ingredients.Update: 04/14/08 add a teaspoon of cumin (if you so desire) there are many recipes that call for it but we don't use it here! I have been using this mojo since I left my mother's house, as we always used it in Cuba and Haiti.:)
Provided by Manami
Categories Lemon
Time 50m
Yield 50-60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mash garlic, salt and peppercorns, using a mortar and pestle or use food processor.
- Stir in juice.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
- *If making it without the oil - stop at this point and this makes a perfect marinade for seasoning, chicken, fish, pork &/or beef.
- Continue with preparing the mojo with oil - after you have stirred in juice add onion & oregano.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
- In a saucepan heat olive oil to medium hot & then remove from heat.
- Whisk oil in garlic-juice mixture, until well blended.
- Stores for at least a week in the refrigerator.
CUBAN MOJO
Refered to as Cuba's barbecue sauce, it's more of a garlic/cumin vinaigrette flavored with sour orange juice that is splashed on just about everything-it is delish! If you have a sour orange source-lucky you! If not see the note at the end of the recipe instructions for another option. If you hate cilantro use flat leaf parsley.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium or large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until JUST light brown.
- Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Stir in the sour orange juice, water, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Heat mixture on high until a full, rolling boil is reached.
- Boil for 2 minutes stirring a few times.
- Remove from heat and allow mixture to come to room temperature.
- Stir in cilantro.
- Pour into a jar or shaker bottle with a tight fitting lid.
- Shake well before using.
- If sour oranges are not available use 1/2 cup fresh lime juice plus 3 tablespoons fresh navel orange juice, or other tart orange.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.2, Fat 72.7, SaturatedFat 10, Sodium 2336.8, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 9.6, Protein 2.6
CUBAN MOJO SAUCE
This is a tangy garlic garlic-citrus sauce that is as beautiful to serve as it is to eat. I serve this along side sweet potato empanadas and carnitas. The recipe is from Sara Perry's "Everything Tastes Better with Garlic" by way of the Best American Recipe series. All of the ingredients should be fresh.
Provided by SassyStew
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3/4 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend the garlic, zest, juice, cumin and salt in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until emulsified.
- Transfer to a small bowl and season to taste with pepper.
- Stir in the cilantro.
- The mojo can be made up to four days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
CUBAN MOJO POTATOES
Make and share this Cuban Mojo Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Cuban
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lay a sheet of aluminum foil on the countertop.
- -Place all the ingredients (except cilantro) on top of the foil.
- -Fold up the foil to create a tightly sealed package.
- -Lay a second sheet of aluminum foil on the counter and double wrap the potatoes. Make sure the package is tightly sealed.
- -Place the potatoes over the hottest part of the grill.
- -Turn every 10 minutes, for about 40-50 minutes.
- -Open the foil packet and pour the potatoes, add cilantro (or parsley) and stir to combine.
CUBAN-STYLE SLOW COOKER MOJO CHICKEN
Tangy and bright citrus flavors light up the taste of this chicken, prepared in the slow cooker. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a mixture of citrus juices and seasonings. You can shred the chicken breasts for an ingredient in other dishes, with a little liquid from the cooker, or you can serve the chicken breasts whole, as a main dish, with the yummy sauce. We like these whole, with Cuban Black Beans I, a recipe from the site, and steamed white rice.
Provided by Bibi
Time 2h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine fruit juices, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, cumin, pepper flakes, coriander, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour juice mixture over all, cover, and cook on High setting until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks, adding a little liquid from the slow cooker, if desired. If serving as a main dish, remove chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- Strain liquid into a 1-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir until there are no lumps. Add cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously. Allow mixture to boil about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat when the sauce is thickened. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve whole chicken breasts with sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 53.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 441.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CUBAN MOJO WINGS
Provided by Gabriela Rodiles
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
- Whisk together the flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Dredge the wings in the flour mixture and fry until browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, orange zest, lime zest, and 2 teaspoons salt in another large bowl. Mix well.
- Transfer 2 teaspoons of the mojo seasoning to a small bowl and add the sour cream, orange juice and lime juice. Mix to combine.
- Add the melted butter to the remaining mojo seasoning and whisk to combine. Toss the fried wings in the mojo butter. Serve with the sour cream dipping sauce.
CUBAN GARLIC SAUCE (MOJO CUBANO)
Make and share this Cuban Garlic Sauce (Mojo Cubano) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Sauces
Time 12m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For the mojo, you will need a large bowl. In a large bowl, pour the sour orange juice or lime juice, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and sliced onion into the bowl and stir.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high for 2 minutes, then when hot, pour olive oil into bowl. Be careful not to get burned, since some of it might splatter out.
- Mix the mojo ingredients, then let sit for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 195.8, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.7
CUBAN MOJO
Use chef Roberto Guerra's Cuban Mojo, a signature sauce in Cuban cuisine, to make his Cuban-Style Roast Pig recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 45- to 50-pound dressed pig
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place garlic, peppercorns, and salt in a large mortar and grind with a pestle to form a paste. Stir in sour orange and pineapple juice. Add oregano, cumin, and bay leaves; stir to combine. Let stand at least 1 hour before using.
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