Today, while digging through some recipes looking for my apple butter guidelines (I should probably consolidate those into a single written-down formula at some point, but today is not that day), I came across a recipe I wrote down last year with the intention of trying...and promptly forgot I had it. Fortunately, being able to read came to the rescue and today I got to try Cilantro Mojo and can therefore recommend it to you! Right now mine is sitting in the fridge, but soon it will be served over tortilla chips and queso fresco for a nice easy dinner on a warm day. I may also serve it to myself with crackers and cream cheese. It really is a beautiful sauce and I think I may need to begin finding uses for it. I suspect it would be delectable on chicken too. Hmmm....possibilities!
The recipe comes from Cool Kitchen: No Oven, No Stove, No Sweat! 125 Delicious, No-Work Recipes for Summertime or Anytime by Lauren Chattman. There are some good recipes in that book and I would recommend looking through it to anyone who has the fortune to happen upon it. As always, enjoy! - D
Cilantro Mojo
"This garlicky, emerald-green sauce is a favorite condiment in Spain. It's good, simple party food, scooped onto chips instead of, or along with, tomato salsa. It invigorates plain grilled chicken or fish and can also be served with goat cheese. (I drizzle it on bread spread with cheese.)"
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into a few pieces
1 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves (one bunch yielded a cup of leaves)
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
3 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
1 TBSP lemon juice
Place all the ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. (Actually, I used a Magic Bullet since I wanted to try out one of the wedding gifts. It works well I'm happy to report.) Proces suntil smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice as necessary. The sauce, covered in plastic, can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours before serving.
The recipe comes from Cool Kitchen: No Oven, No Stove, No Sweat! 125 Delicious, No-Work Recipes for Summertime or Anytime by Lauren Chattman. There are some good recipes in that book and I would recommend looking through it to anyone who has the fortune to happen upon it. As always, enjoy! - D
Cilantro Mojo
"This garlicky, emerald-green sauce is a favorite condiment in Spain. It's good, simple party food, scooped onto chips instead of, or along with, tomato salsa. It invigorates plain grilled chicken or fish and can also be served with goat cheese. (I drizzle it on bread spread with cheese.)"
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into a few pieces
1 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves (one bunch yielded a cup of leaves)
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
3 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
1 TBSP lemon juice
Place all the ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. (Actually, I used a Magic Bullet since I wanted to try out one of the wedding gifts. It works well I'm happy to report.) Proces suntil smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice as necessary. The sauce, covered in plastic, can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours before serving.
