Serves 4
65 min
Mojo de Ajo
Recipe GLPR851da4a19ea0b8
A vibrant Latin American garlic sauce with roasted garlic cloves infused with citrus and warm spices. The garlic becomes tender and golden, mellowed by the brightness of lime and orange juice, with a subtle heat from red pepper flakes. This versatile condiment pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or fresh seafood.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
30 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a small baking dish and add the peeled garlic cloves, stirring to coat them evenly with oil.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cloves are very soft, golden brown, and caramelized. The garlic should be tender enough to break apart easily with a fork.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Transfer the roasted garlic and oil to a mixing bowl.
Add the fresh lime juice and fresh orange juice to the roasted garlic and oil, stirring well to combine.
Sprinkle the dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes over the mixture and stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly throughout the sauce.
Season with fine sea salt to taste, adjusting as needed. The sauce should have a balanced flavor with sweetness from the citrus, warmth from the spices, and gentle heat from the pepper flakes.
Allow the mojo de ajo to cool to room temperature before serving. You can serve it warm or at room temperature alongside grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
