Mojo Rojo Recipe
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
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Ingredients
8 servings
- 3 mild dried red chiles (ñora peppers are traditionally used, I like to use guajillo or ancho chiles)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Water (as needed, for consistency, I usually need around 5 tablespoons)
- Salt to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Rehydrate the dried peppers by soaking them in warm water for about 30 minutes, then remove the seeds and stems.
Step 2
Place the soaked peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin seeds, vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a blender or food processor.
Step 3
Blend until smooth, adding a tablespoon of water at a time to achieve the desired consistency. The sauce should be thick but pourable.
Step 4
Taste and adjust salt to suit preferences.
Step 5
Enjoy!
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