10 minutes
A fiery and aromatic garlic sauce from the Canary Islands, perfect for adding a zesty kick to any meal.
Garlic Clove, crushed to a paste
each
Pimentón Picante
teaspoons
Pimentón Dulce
teaspoons
teaspoons
tablespoons
tablespoons
to taste
1. Prepare Garlic Paste and Mix Spices
Begin by crushing 4 garlic cloves into a smooth paste and placing it in a bowl. Add 0.75 teaspoon of pimentón picante (hot paprika) or cayenne, 2 teaspoons of pimentón dulce (sweet paprika), and 0.25 teaspoon of cumin to the bowl. Mix these ingredients together until they are well combined, creating a uniform and aromatic blend.
2. Emulsify with Oil and Vinegar
Next, gradually beat in 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar. Pour the oil and vinegar slowly, while continuously mixing, until the mixture becomes emulsified and smooth.
3. Season and Serve
Finally, season the mixture with salt to taste, stirring to make sure it is evenly distributed. Your fiery garlic sauce is now ready to serve. Pour it into a serving dish and enjoy it immediately with your favorite dishes or use it as a zesty condiment to add a spicy kick to any meal.
Ensure your garlic and peppers are fresh for the best flavor potency. Fresh garlic should be plump and firm, and dried peppers should not be too old.
A fruity extra-virgin olive oil will enhance the robust taste of Mojo Picón.
Adjust vinegar to balance heat and add a pinch of sugar if needed to round out the flavors.
Toasting spices like cumin or coriander in a dry skillet will enhance the sauce's depth of flavor.
Opt for sherry vinegar for its complexity, or a good quality red wine vinegar as a substitute.
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