Mojo de Ajo

Name: Mojo de Ajo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters bottled minced garlic; 3 whole guajillo chiles; 5 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 177 milliliters olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt

Mojo de Ajo might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. One serving contains 175 calories, 1g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe serves 10. Head to the store and pick up bottled garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat to 35

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Using tongs, submerge 1 chile into oil, and cook 5 seconds; remove and drain on paper towels.

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Chili Pepper

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Let cool 5 minutes or until completely cool. Repeat with remaining 2 chiles.

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Remove and discard stems. Process remaining portion of chiles in food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until crumbled into small flakes.

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Cook garlic in hot oil in same saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden.

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Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in chile flakes, lime juice, and salt. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days. Allow mixture to come to room temperature before using.

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