Mojo Recipe (Spicy Latin Sauce)
A bright, spicy Latin mojo sauce made with serrano (or jalapeño), garlic, cilantro, lime, and olive oil.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeño
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the garlic cloves and remove the stem from the serrano (or jalapeño). Roughly chop the pepper and garlic so they blend evenly.
- Add the chopped pepper, garlic, cilantro leaves, lime juice, and olive oil to a blender or food processor.
- Pulse or process until the mixture is chunky and combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Transfer the mojo to a serving bowl and serve with chips, over rice, or on sandwiches and burritos.
Equipment
- blender or food processor
- Measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Serving Bowl
Notes
- Use jalapeño instead of serrano for a milder sauce.
- Adjust cilantro amount to taste.
- Pulse for a chunkier texture or blend longer for a smoother sauce.
- Remove seeds from the pepper to reduce heat.