Mojo de Ajo Recipe
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Mojo de Ajo

By: Bill Echols 
"'Mojo de Ajo' means 'garlic gravy' and this 'gravy' is a real treat. Mix with some pasta or brush it on grilled shrimp. The possibilities are endless."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 6 dried chipotle chili pepper
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped garlic
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place the chipotles in a bowl and cover with very hot water. Allow to soak for 3 minutes; drain. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and discard. Cut the peppers into thin strips.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook the garlic in the oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the peppers and the lime juice; simmer 5 minutes; season with the salt. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 98 | Total Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by KymInNM   view full review
This was just SO delicious! I tossed it with grilled shrimp, zucchini, and red and green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by darthotto   view full review
First of all, I did not follow recipe exactly. So I am rating this on my changes. I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by DUTCHCOOK   view full review
Had this in Mexico, on fish - WOW!!! Soo happy I found this recipe. I cut it down to smaller...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Christine Gofron   view full review
I tried this brushed over grilled shrimp - after reading the recipe I just had to brave the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2011 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
This "sauce" is basically an infused olive oil. It has great flavor and smell. (Not so good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Amber   view full review
havent tried it yet but it sounds good. has anyone tried just putting all the ingrediants in a...

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