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Canary Island Mojo

Cultural Context

Originating from the Canary Islands, Mojo is a vibrant sauce that showcases the region's culinary heritage. Traditionally served with potatoes, meats, or fish, it reflects the islands' agricultural bounty and love for bold flavors. Today, Mojo has gained popularity beyond the islands, with variations appearing in Spanish cuisine and beyond, making it a staple in many kitchens.

CanarianESCanary Islandsother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 red bell peppers
2 small red chilies
5 or 6 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons liquid from cannellini beans
stale bread (or gluten-free bread if needed)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has additional health benefits while white vinegar is more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor while spinach is often cheaper.

red pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Yellow pepper is a healthy alternative while bell pepper is generally less expensive.

1

Add 2 red bell peppers to a large blender.

2

Add 2 small red chilies to the blender.

3

Add 5 or 6 cloves of garlic to the blender.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin powder to the blender.

5

Add 2 teaspoons of Celtic sea salt to the blender.

6

Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar to the blender.

7

Add 4 tablespoons of liquid from cannellini beans to the blender.

8

Tear stale bread into pieces and add to the blender (or use gluten-free bread).

9

Blend the mixture for about one minute until nicely blended.

10

Store the sauce in a sterilized jar in the fridge for about one to two months.

11

Serve with boiled potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large blendersterilized jar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Mojo PicónMojo Verde
Local Name: Mojo Canario

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