Mojo Picon Recipes

MOJO PICON RECIPE (HOW TO MAKE MOJO PICON)

Steps:

• Remove the stems and seeds from the dried peppers. Set them into a bowl and cover them with very hot water. Allow to rehydrate for 15-20 minutes, or until they are very soft. Drain the water and set the peppers into a food processor
• Add the garlic, torn bread, paprika, cumin, vinegar and salt to taste.
• Process the mixture until well combined.
• Pour in the olive oil a bit at a time while processing until the mojo sauce thickens up to a chili paste.
• Add 1/4 water and process until smooth. For a thinner sauce, add another 1/4 cup water and process to your preference.
• Adjust for salt and vinegar, and serve.

MOJO PICON (GARLIC SAUCE)

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, mash cumin, garlic, and chilis with salt.
• The mixture should be mashed well.
• Add paprika, vinegar and oil, and continue to blend.
• Add bread crumbs and mash.
• Gradually add water until desired consistency is reached.
• Serve with Spanish cheese (Majorero is nice), or over boiled potatoes, with crusty french bread, on fried fish, Anything goes!