Mojo De Ajo

Why you'll love it:

There’s really nothing better than this homemade Mojo De Ajo. It’s rich, savory, and perfect for seafood, pasta, veggies, and more! Trust me when I say you’ll want to put it on everything.

rich & savory! 

What you need:

Fresh garlic cloves, dried arbol chiles

Black peppercorns, dried Mexican oregano

Extra virgin olive oil, orange & plum tomato

Mince the garlic and set aside. Remove the stems and the seeds from the arbol chiles.

1

Remove

Add the black peppercorns, oregano, and chiles; toast, shaking the pan, until fragrant.

2

Heat

Remove from the heat, transfer to a spice grinder, and grind to a fine powder. Or use a mortar and pestle to grind them.

3

Remove

Add the olive oil and garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to turn slightly golden, stirring often to prevent it from sticking to the pan.

4

Heat

Add the orange juice and tomato, followed by the ground spices and stir to combine.

5

Add

Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.

6

Serve