mojo de ajo

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 6 dried chipotle chili pepper
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped garlic
• 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the chipotles in a bowl and cover with very hot water. allow to soak for 3 minutes; drain. remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and discard. cut the peppers into thin strips.
• heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. cook the garlic in the oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. stir in the peppers and the lime juice; simmer 5 minutes; season with the salt. transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool. store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.