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a jar of garlic sauce

5 Minute Mojo de Ajo (Garlic Sauce)

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  • Author: Salima Benkhalti
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Sauce, Dip
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Latin, Caribbean
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Today we’re making mojo de ajo, a Puerto Rican garlic sauce perfect for serving with fried plantains, roasted meat or veggies. It’s made in just 5 minutes with 3 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2024 cloves (or 2 heads) garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Add oil, garlic, and lime juice to a pot over medium low heat. 
  2. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn’t turn brown or overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste (optional).
  3. Serve with tostones or whatever you like. Buen provecho! 

Notes

This garlic sauce should keep for up to 5 days in your fridge.

Make sure to store in an air tight jar.