I tasted Mojo Sauce first time in the Canary Islands, this sauce offers a taste of Spanish culture. Traditionally, there are two main types: Mojo Rojo, a fiery red sauce, and Mojo Verde, an herbaceous green delight.
Mojo sauce is the perfect dip that adds a burst of vibrant flavor to just about anything? Since I tried it, I always wanted to recreat this recipe in my kitchen, so today we're taking a tasty trip to the Canary Islands with the incredible Mojo Sauce! Trust me, once you try this, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
I have also made Pickled Red Onion that is an excellent condiments to add to your burgers, tacos or salads.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Mojo Sauce Recipe
- Quick and Easy Preparation: These green and red mojo sauces are super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. You can whip them up in no time! Using a hand blender makes the process smooth and quick.
- Customizable Ingredients: Feel free to tweak the spice levels, adjust the herbs, or try adding other ingredients to make the sauces just the way you like them. Have fun experimenting!
- Authentic Spanish Flavors: This recipe brings the true taste of Spanish cuisine to your table with the rich flavors of Green and Red Mojo Sauces.
🧾Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
Red Mojo Sauce:
- Red Bell Pepper: Use ¼ of a fresh, medium-sized red bell pepper for a sweet flavor and vibrant red color. If you don't have one, you can use an orange or yellow pepper, but the flavor and color will be slightly different. Avoid using green peppers in this mojo sauce.
- Garlic Cloves: Use fresh garlic for a nice savory kick. If you're not a big fan of garlic, just use a little less.
- Paprika, Cumin Powder and Chilli Pepper: I love using these spices to give the sauce a rich, spicy flavor and a beautiful color.
- Vinegar: I like to use wine vinegar for this recipe, but you can easily substitute it with apple cider vinegar if that's what you have on hand.
- Sunflower Oil: I prefer to use sunflower oil in this recipe for a mild flavor.
Green Mojo Sauce:
- Green Bell Pepper and Bunch of Cilantro: Use ¼ of a fresh, medium-sized green bell pepper and a bunch of cilantro for a nice flavor and vibrant green color.
- Garlic Cloves: Fresh garlic adds a delicious savory punch to the sauce. But if don't like garlic, you can always skip it or use a bit less.
- Cumin Powder: I add cumin to give the sauce a nice, flavorful twist. But if it's not your thing, feel free to leave it out.
- Vinegar: I prefer using wine vinegar for this recipe because it gives it a nice touch. However, if you don't have any, apple cider vinegar works just fine as a substitute.
- Olive Oil: I love using extra virgin olive oil in this recipe because it gives the sauce a rich, fruity flavor.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Mojo Sauce
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
How to Make a Red Mojo Sauce:
1. Finely chop a quarter of a red bell pepper and place the pieces into a beaker.
2. Add garlic cloves, salt, cumin, paprika, chili pepper, vinegar, and sunflower oil to the beaker.
3. Utilize a hand blender to effortlessly combine the ingredients until a smooth consistency is attained.
4. Place the Red Mojo Sauce into a serving bowl and set it aside.
How to Make a Green Mojo Sauce:
1. Finely chop a quarter of a green bell pepper into small pieces and place them into a beaker.
2. Finely chop a bunch of cilantro and incorporate it into the same beaker.
3. Add garlic cloves, cumin, salt, vinegar, and sunflower oil to the beaker.
4. Utilize a hand blender to blend the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth and homogeneous mixture is obtained.
5. Place the Green Mojo Sauce into a small bowl.
6. Pair the red mojo sauce and green mojo sauce with either boiled or fried potatoes for serving.
🍽 How to Serve
The best thing about mojo sauce is how versatile it is! Here are some ways to enjoy it:
- Papas Arrugadas: Serve mojo alongside wrinkled potatoes for a classic Spanish dish. As well you can use with boiled or fried potatoes.
- Dipping Sauce: It's perfect for dipping bread, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks.
- Salads Dressing: You can also thin it out with a little extra olive oil and vinegar to make a zesty salad dressing. It adds such a flavorful kick to your greens!
- Grilled Meats: You can also use it as a marinade or a finishing sauce for grilled chicken, pork, or seafood. It adds that extra oomph of flavor that really takes your dish to the next level!
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Blending Technique: Make sure to blend all the ingredients really well to get a smooth and consistent texture. Take your time with it, making sure everything gets mixed together perfectly. It's worth the effort for a delicious sauce!
Taste Testing: As you're making the sauce, keep tasting and adjusting it to your liking. Getting the balance of flavors just right is what makes it truly delicious!
Storage: Pour any leftover sauce into a clean container with a tight lid. A glass jar or a plastic container will do the trick. Pop it in the fridge, and it should stay fresh for about 1 to 2 weeks.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Originating from the Canary Islands, mojo (pronounced "mo-ho") is a traditional Spanish sauce that's as versatile as it is delicious. There are two main types: the fiery red mojo rojo and the refreshing green mojo verde. Both are packed with flavor, but each brings its own unique twist to the table.
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📖 Recipe
Mojo Sauce
Ingredients
For Red Mojo Sauce:
- ¼ Red Bell Pepper
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 Chilli Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 100 ml Sunflower Oil
For Green Mojo Sauce:
- ¼ Green Bell Pepper
- Bunch of Cilantro
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 100 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
How to Make the Red Mojo Sauce:
- Dice ¼ of a red bell pepper and transfer the pieces into a beaker.
- Introduce garlic cloves, salt, cumin, paprika, chili pepper, vinegar, and sunflower oil to the beaker.
- Utilize a hand blender to seamlessly blend the ingredients until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Transfer the resulting Red Mojo Sauce into a small bowl and set it aside.
How to Make the Green Mojo Sauce:
- Dice ¼ of a green bell pepper into small pieces and deposit them into a beaker.
- Finely chop a bunch of cilantro and add it to the same beaker.
- Introduce garlic cloves, cumin, salt, vinegar, and sunflower oil to the beaker.
- Employ a hand blender to thoroughly blend the ingredients until a smooth and well-combined mixture is achieved.
- Transfer the resulting Green Mojo Sauce into a small bowl.
- Serve red mojo sauce and green mojo sauce with boil potatoes or fried potatoes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
I love this recipe! For an extra kick, I add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the rojo mojo. Also, try blending in some roasted red peppers for a smoother texture.