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This classic condiment is essential for marinating meats, dressing vegetables, or as a flavorful dip for yuca fries.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"12 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":12,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup sour orange juice","name":"Sour Orange Juice","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh","notes":"preferably sour orange or a mix of orange/lime","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp ground cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp dried oregano","name":"Oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a heat-proof bowl, combine the minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sour orange juice. Whisk until well combined.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until it is hot and shimmering, but not quite smoking.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the extra virgin olive oil","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic and juice mixture. It should sizzle vigorously. Stir to incorporate.","group":"Final Assembly","title":"Carefully pour the hot oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Final Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Let the mojo sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the garlic to soften.","group":"Resting","title":"Let the mojo sit","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Resting"}],"notes":"If you cannot find sour oranges (Naranja Agria), use a mixture of 2 parts orange juice to 1 part lime juice and 1 part lemon juice. For the best flavor, let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes before using.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Cuban"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","noCook"],"equipment":["small saucepan","heat-proof whisking bowling","whisk"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"cup","note":"Approximately 350ml"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Mojo can be made up to 3 days in advance. The garlic flavor will intensify over time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator. The oil may solidify when cold; let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes and shake before use.","reheatingNotes":"Do not microwave. 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