Cuban Citrus Garlic Sauce Recipes

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CUBAN CITRUS GARLIC SAUCE



Cuban Citrus Garlic Sauce image

Not sure if this is authentic as a Mojo or not- has cilantro. Sounds good for pork and other things too!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/8-1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant and pale golden brown., 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in juices, a bit less than 1/4 cup water, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a rolling boil.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • Cool to room temperature, then stir in cilantro.
  • Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.3, Fat 72.6, SaturatedFat 10, Sodium 1561.4, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.8

CUBAN GARLIC SAUCE



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A great marinade, dip for chips or veggies, & a sauce for meats. I would eat this stuff on just about anything. I usually dump everything into the blender and puree it until it is smooth.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sour orange juice (SEE NOTE)

Steps:

  • NOTE: If you can't find sour orange juice, use 1/2 cup orange juice combined with 1/2 cup lemon juice.
  • Crush garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle or in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste. Combine garlic, onion, and orange juice in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet, add mixture, and stir for 3 minutes.
  • This sauce can be used immediately or stored in refrigerator and reheated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1090.3, Fat 108.5, SaturatedFat 15, Sodium 2337.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 15.3, Protein 3.6

MOJO (GARLIC CITRUS SAUCE)



Mojo (Garlic Citrus Sauce) image

This is a Cuban recipe that can be used as a marinade and/or sauce for shrimp, pork or chicken. From Saveur magazine.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small head of garlic, peeled and separated
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh bitter orange juice or 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch dried oregano, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Crush together garlic cloves and salt with a mortar and pestle, put into a medium bowl.
  • Stir in bitter fresh orange juice, or lime juice, and fresh orange juice, olive oil, chopped fresh oregano, cumin, crushed dried oregano, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.5, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 2333.9, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 3

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