mojo marinade
- Total Time: Varies
- Yield: About 1 cup marinade
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo Friendly
Description
🧄 Mojo marinade is a vibrant, garlicky, and citrus-infused blend that enhances the flavor of pork, chicken, fish, and more.
🍊 This versatile marinade brings authentic Cuban and Caribbean zest to your meals, perfect for grilling, baking, or slow cooking.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs
– 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients:
* Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
* Measure out all of the ingredients.
Step 2: Begin the Dough
* Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.
* Beat in the egg, a little at a time, and then mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
* Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
* Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined.
Step 4: Shape the Cookies
* Roll dough into balls and place them on a baking tray.
* Flatten them slightly with your fingers or a fork.
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
* Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
* Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
🍋 Use fresh citrus juices for the best bright and tangy flavor in your marinade.
🧄 Mash garlic finely or use a food processor to avoid large bits and ensure smooth texture.
🌿 Customize heat and herbaceous notes by adding jalapeños and fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time varies by protein: 10 minutes to overnight
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment/Marinade
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 37 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: mojo, marinade, Cuban, citrus
Wow, this marinade was a hit at our BBQ last weekend! 🌞 I used it on some chicken wings, and everyone couldn’t stop raving about the flavors. Next time, I might try adding a bit more lime for extra zing. Thanks for sharing this gem!
★★★★★