Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Cilantro Green Mojo Sauce

from Spanish foodMojo de Cilantro - Cilantro Mojo Sauce - (c) Lisa Sierra 2014 Licensed to About.com Inc. 
Notes: this was my first attempt at recreating Jacqueline's awesome green sauce. Was good. Had over roast beef burritos and was enjoyed by both of us. This last time I used a whole bunch of cilantro and seemed a touch strong. Also want to add lime and could possibly skip vinegar?
 Ingredients
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 - 1 cup virgin Spanish olive oil
  • 4-5 Tbsp (approximately) water
  • Spanish sherry vinegar to taste (just used apple cider vinegar, no idea if their similiar)
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1.5 cups
    Preparation
    Peel the garlic cloves. Trim stems from the cilantro bunch.
    Process the cumin, garlic, cilantro and salt in a food processor or blender to create a paste. While blending, drizzle in olive oil gradually. Add small amounts of water until the sauce is thick, but not as thick as a paste. Add 1-2 tsp vinegar or more, according to your taste.
    If you will not use the sauce the same day, store in a glass jar, (such as the jars made for canning). Seal tightly and refrigerate.
    Serve with potatoes, meat or fish.

    Substitution Note: Substitute a bunch of Italian (flat leaf) parsley for the cilantro for a different flavor.