Cilantro Green Mojo (Mojo Verde de Cilantro)

Green Mojo is a typical “sauce” from the Canary Islands, where I was born, the base of the green one is cilantro. It´s really easy to make, it can be served with any kind of dish although with fresh fish is the best. The most traditional way to eat it is with “papas arrugadas” (small potatoes boiled in sea water), as a snack or appetizer. There is an enormous variety of Mojos in the Islands; in addition every home has its own way.

Ingredients:

-A bunch of Cilantro.

-4 medium size Garlic Gloves (depends how strong you want it)

-1/2 Glass of Spanish Virgin Extra Olive Oil.

-3 Tablespoons of Vinegar.

-1 Teaspoon Seeds Cumin.

-A pinch of Sea Salt.

The traditional way to make it is in a mortar but using a blender is going to be faster. So, place in a blending bowl the peeled and smashed garlic cloves, the cumin seeds, the vinegar and the salt and blend then all till you get a fine paste.  Mince the cilantro leaves and add to the mix. Throw in the EVOO little by little and keep blending at the same time and YOU GOT IT!.

Yeah!!!