Mojo de Ajo Recipe

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Mojo de Ajo
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat to 350°. Using tongs, submerge 1 chile into oil, and cook 5 seconds; remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool 5 minutes or until completely cool. Repeat with remaining 2 chiles. Remove and discard stems. Process remaining portion of chiles in food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until crumbled into small flakes.
  2. Cook garlic in hot oil in same saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. *2 Tbsp. sweet paprika may be substituted. Omit Step 1; proceed with recipe as directed, stirring in paprika with lime juice and salt in Step 3.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1655.1 Kcal (6930 kJ)
Calories from fat 1519.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 168.88g 260%
Sodium 3507.1mg 146%
Potassium 499.83mg 11%
Total Carbs 39.82g 13%
Sugars 2.56g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 6.12g 12%
Vitamin C 54.7mg 91%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 197.6mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 465.1 Kcal (1947 kJ)
Calories from fat 427.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.46g 260%
Sodium 985.53mg 146%
Potassium 140.46mg 11%
Total Carbs 11.19g 13%
Sugars 0.72g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 8%
Protein 1.72g 12%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 91%
Iron 0.6mg 11%
Calcium 55.5mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 46.8
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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