Description
‘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.
Ingredients
- 6 dried chipotle chili pepper
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped garlic
- 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 24