How to Make Cuban Style Mojo | Mojo Criollo | Made To Order | Chef Zee Cooks
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2016
- There are a few things you need to know when making Hispanic Caribbean food and a Cuban Style Mojo / Mojo Criollo is one of them. It’s the foundation to many dishes and it’s made from fresh ingredients that you probably already have in your house. Trust me, this is a marinade you want to perfect especially if you like pernil! Luckily, Cuban Style Mojo / Mojo Criollo is fairly simple. There are many variations but they all essentially stem from a traditional Cuban Style Mojo or Mojo Criollo (Creole Mojo). All you need is:
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of bitter orange juice but if you don’t have any simply use:
o 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
o 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 1-2 heads of garlic (Garlic is the main star of this show!)
• 1 white onion-finely chopped
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Pinch of oregano
• Pinch of fresh thyme (about 2-3 sprigs)
• ¼ cup of olive oil
Directions:
1. Using a food processor or mortar and pestle (pilon) mashed up garlic with a pinch of salt until you’ve created a garlic paste. The salt will help break down the garlic.
2. Afterwards, whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl leaving the oil for last
3. Once you’ve whisked the garlic, orange, lemon juice and the rest of the ingredients add the olive oil making sure to whisk as your pour
4. Lastly, store in a glass container and make sure to use within a few days otherwise freeze it to preserve the goodness!
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We make this to marinade pork every noche Buena and it is absolutely delicious. BTW good show
Yas girl!! Omg love all your recipes. Whenever I am stumped on that special something my grandmother's dish had that mine is missing k look here and it hits me . Love it! I love all your very authentic Cuban recipes. Thanks so much for sharing them ♥️
Ok I did this today because I was having guest over for dinner and we used it for a dip .. they made me add cilantro to to mix and it really was very tasty.. love love your videos..
Came to RUclips for how to make mojo ! You’ve won me .. new subscriber ! Thank you . Can’t wait to binge watch your videos❤️
DEFINITELY gotta try this
Awesome ! Thank you Chef Zee!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
You are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing recipes!! Xoxo
Thank you so much for watching! SO sweet :)
First off ... you sound like my people I knew in Queens, NYC :-) Love it! Second, I've been making mojo for years and I had no idea it was called this way! LOL! It's like the best marinade and base for just about anything Latin cuisine! The grilled chicken where this mojo is used along with the other ingredients is insane! My family loves it! I make it a lot! Gracias por todo!
I just ate & I'm hungry again. Thanks for the tip.
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Haha thanks for watching! :) Welcome to the family!!!
YUMMY!! YUMMY!! I Looove me some mojo, but never thought to make it myself. I'm diggin your recipe and only need to buy two of the ingredients (orange and lime juices). So HAPPY!! I am a new subbie for sure. And, am looking forward to watching, learning from and making many of your dishes. Lastly, I made sure to set up the notification bell, so I don't miss any uploaded vids. Thanks loads for sharing your DEEE-LICIOUS recipes with us. Arlene
Loved u video on Mojo
Love all your recipes!!! You should make Wasakaka they put it on Pica pollo so good!!
Just made it. Wow it’s tasty! No more buying that bottle lol
Your amazing !!! Love your channel
Thank you!!!
Looks good. I will try this.
Thank you!!! Thanks for watching!
That's one pretty chef! 😊 Thanks for the recipe!
You're welcome! And thank you!
ufff yes
making this as a gravy for thanksgiving turkey
Great marinade, had tons of this authentic mojo in Cuba last week ,wish I was still there,have a wonderful weekend chef
+Bigdog Bulldog thanks love!!! Hope you a had a great weekend as well ☺
Hi! Question? Do you have to cook it or do you use it just like that?
thank you chef
You're welcome. Thank you for stopping by!
I'm Cuban also and I usually use a raw mojo as a marinade and cooked mojo as a sauce
I love your recipes! Just like being back home. I was wondering if you could post a recipe for una Salsa de Cilantro? I tried it at a Cuban restaurant as side condiment with my meat and have been trying to recreate it but it just isn't coming out the same.
Hi Chef Zee. After ur video, I went to the store and purchased all the ingredients. I like it but still too sour. So I added a little sugar just to balance it. It came out ok 👍. Thank you 😊
+Maggie Cheung Blaize you're welcome!!!
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You stated the amount of oil you used varies in what you'll use it for. In what instances would you use more or less than the 1/4 cup?
Can you please make pollo frito. I just returned from Cuba and it was my favorite thing to eat while there
Hi what’s the difference between mojo and sofrito besides the ingredients. Why make one over the other? Last I know you don’t have to cook mojo but some people do, does it enhance the flavor? Thanks amazing channel! Great and easy to follow directions.
Im about to make this and Im in love with hispanic cooking =)
Aww thanks for watching! Let me know how it turns out! It's my fave.
i will=)
i just made the mojo sauce and it turned out amazing=)
Yay!! I made some last night too and used it to marinate some shrimp! ^_^
awesome=)
Ufff 🇨🇺🇨🇺❤️
Amazing
Thank you!
Love at first sight, she is absolutely gorgeous!
Don't be a creepy internet douche.
My favorit (tostones)
Awesome
Thank you!
I like your recipe as the freakin rican makes it by cooking th 4garlic until slightly green and I feel it loses the hot garlic flavor. I tried both. I like the fresh squeezed raw juice you made yum. Only i grated the garlic i had no patience to slice thin and it works the same more heat.. some ppl strain itthen you lose the bang when it goes down:) thanks .
Thanks Zee,,,Im so happy I dont have to buy that crummy Mojo Criollo loaded with MSG that they sell in the Latino/Mexican markets ANYMORE ,,,that dries out your mouth in the morning after,,and makes your hair fall out.Great video and great demo ,,,keep up the good work.A lot of people want to learn what you are teaching.Good vibes from you too you are a sweetheart.DD
Thank you so much!!! You are such a sweetheart and this made my day.
Made To Order ..... And the world certainly could use some joy.
David Doyle ..... I’ve never bought the bottled stuff, but please 😥😥tell me you were just joking about the dry mouth and the hair falling out.
Can you use this as a sauce for the mariquitas or tostones?
Dolores Boston right
What are your thoughts on adding mint instead of thyme?
Can l use this mojo to make yucca con mojo
Should you add more or less oil if you plan to use it to marinate chicken?
also can i use the spanish onions i have on hand or its a must for white onions? lol sorry for all the questions just want to perfect it
Never apologize for asking questions! I don't mind them at all ^_^ .... And yes, you can use spanish onions or whatever ones you have on hand. I switch up this recipe all the time and it never fails. Spanish onions will make it taste delicious. If ever you have green onions/scallions in the house feel free to add it as well. Gives it a nice pop of freshness that you wouldn't expect ^_^ Buen provecho!
You're adorable. Just discovered your channel. 😊
Hi chef! Where did you get your pilan from?
Hey thanks for stopping by! I got my pilon (which is also a mortar and pestle lol) from the Dominican Republic when I was visiting family. They sell a few on Amazon but none that are as big as the one I featured in the video. You can typically find small ones everywhere and those are good for grinding up spices, herbs, and garlic. You can a wooden ones or even ones made of stone. I've seen the little ones in Home Goods, Macy's, and Bed, Bath & Beyond. If you're looking for a big one that you can also use to mash plantains you might want to try looking in specialty stores or discount stores in Caribbean neighborhoods. I hope this helps!
I'm loving all your recipes. Thank you! But I couldn't tell what you said here. You'll add some what for a little kick? @03:35
She said recao aka culantro
How much oil is used for chicken or pork ? Does adding cumin change the color of the marinade ?
Just made a small batch of this but I cooked the garlic and ate it was tostones Was sooo delish 😫😍😍😍😍
I love doing that too!!! So good!
hey im going to be making this mojo today you added thyme in inhredients but didnt see it added also i will be making the oven baked chicken how much cumin do i add to the mojo when i make it and do i also add the thyme as well for the chicken thanks again for. the great receipes
You're welcome! I added the thyme but most likely missed in the editing (sorry!) The little green specks floating around in the mojo is the thyme. It gives the mojo a slight aromatic flavor, which I love. You can add as much or as little thyme as you like. Fresh thyme is much more powerful in flavor than dried thyme. If I'm making two pounds of chicken I usually add anywhere between 2-4 sprigs of thyme depending on how strong I want the flavor to be. If you're baking the chicken, feel free to bake the chicken with thyme-- stem and all ^_^ ... Now cumin is super super strong. I personally don't like strong cumin flavors in my food because I feel like it over powers the whole dish. I typically use less cumin than what traditional Cuban recipes call for. My dad is Cuban and he uses cumin freely where as I'm a little bit more frugal lol. If you're making 2lbs of Chicken I would use anywhere between an 1/8th - 1/4tsp of cumin. That's equivalent to a small pinch of cumin. I hope this helps! ^_^
Hey love! I most likely cut out the part where I added the thyme during the edit (sorry!) Nonetheless, there's definitely thyme in the mojo. If you look close enough, there's little specks of green floating around and that's the thyme lol. Fresh thyme is much stronger than dried thyme and I personally love the aromatic flavor of fresh thyme. So with that being said, you can add as much or as little thyme as you like. If I'm making 2lbs of chicken, I would use anywhere between 2-4 sprigs of thyme depending on how strong I want the flavor to be. In fact, if you're baking the chicken, add the thyme stems and all. You won't be disappointed :) .... No cumin is a different story. Cumin is super super strong and traditional Cuban recipes call for a good amount of cumin. My dad is Cuban and loves to sprinkle tons of cumin on the food. Me on the other hand... I like to go easy on the cumin lol. I just find that it can easily overpower the food you're making. So I tend to use less cumin than what traditionally is used. For 2lbs of chicken, I would use 1/8 - 1/4tsp of cumin which is the equivalent to a small pinch. I hope this helps :)
hey soooo the lime juice is freshly squeezed or store bought?
+Diomaris Acevedo freshly squeezed ☺☺☺ it will taste better.
Hi Chef Z I'm New To Ur Channel🙌 Can U Make An Achiote Oil !?!?
Great recipe 💓🇩🇴by the way you’re cute 😊
How long would this last in the fridge?
This last a pretty long time in the fridge since the citrus begins to cure the garlic. This lasts about 2-3 weeks. Thanks for watching!
You should make a Dominican cake🙏🏻
That's in the works ^_^
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I like this recipe but I always add hot oil so it cooks down the onion/garlic so they are not raw & its DELISH!
Great idea Brittany
Chef Zee sounds like Mila Kunis
She really does😂❤
Thank you chica nobody uses the mortar and pestle no more to make their marinades it's like a dying art it's so much easier to use a blender then elbow grease. And thank you for all your videos
I need a pilon
It's my favorite kitchen tool!
Could you attempt making Sandwiches?
"Based off of thickness inside the Sandwiches." "A thick sauce inside"
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1.
Yakisoba Sandwich
2.
California Sushi Roll Sandwich
3.
Okonomiyaki Sandwich
4.
Curry Croquette Sandwich
5.
Spicy Garlic Thin Potato Sandwich
6.
Burugoki Sandwich
7.
Ham & Cucumber Sandwich
8.
Cucumber & Zucchini with Tomato Paste Sandwich
9.
Spicy Kimchi Sandwich
10.
Chinese Cabbage & Cheese & Tuna Sandwich
11.
Nigiri Sandwich
12.
Seaweed with Melty Bell Peppers & Cheese Sandwich
13.
Edamame & Sesame Seeds Sandwich
14.
Gooey Melty Cheesy Consistency of Mushrooms Sandwich
15.
Avo & Avocado Sandwich
16.
Cream Cheese & Soy Sauce & Sour Cream Sandwich
When you have a chance to do those recipes. 😉..
Some people cook it, So im confused lol
La maseta del pilón la cojiste al reves