Home » Eggless Recipes » Venezuelan Recipes » Easy Cilantro Mojo Sauce
By: Oriana Romero/Published: /22 Comments
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy
Share this recipe >>
This Cilantro Mojo Sauce is easy to make and packed with flavor! It requires only a few ingredients and a quick whiz in the food processor. The mojo goes well with everything. Step-by-step instructions and lots of tips are included.
Jump to Recipe
Table of Contents hide
1.Cilantro Mojo Recipe Highlights
2.Ingredients You’ll Need
3.How to Make Cilantro Mojo Step By Step
4.Helpful Tips
5.Frequently Asked Questions
6.Favorite Ways to Use it
7.Storing
8.More Recipes You’ll Love!
9.Cilantro Mojo Sauce
Cilantro Mojo Recipe Highlights
This cilantro mojo sauce recipe is fantastic!!! It goes well over the meat,as a dipping sauce, as a marinade, on rice, potatoes, veggies, and in sandwiches or burritos. It’s packed with flavor. The possibilities are endless!
The acid from the vinegar, the sweet touch of the orange juice, and the kick from the garlic are the perfect combination that will take you to heaven.
It requires only a few ingredients and a quick whiz in the food processor. Even the blender will work. You can do it ahead of time and keep it handy to spice up your meals.This sauce will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, but I am sure you will finish it all by then!
This simple mojo verde sauce transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).
You’ll need:
- Cilantro:You’ll need just the leaves, about 1 1/2 cups (a cilantro bunch)
- Oil:I like to use vegetable, canola, or corn oil because they have a very mild taste, and they do not solidify when refrigerated. You could use olive oil, but the flavor of the oil could be a bit strong.
- Vinegar:You can useapple cider vinegaror white vinegar.
- Orange Juice:I prefer freshly squeezed orange juice, but store-bought juice will work.
- Garlic:Feel free to adjust the quantity of garlic to your liking. I like mini pretty garlicky.
- Salt & black pepper:For extra flavor. I prefer kosher salt or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
How to Make Cilantro Mojo Step By Step
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).
This cilantro mojo is super easy to make!
- Blend: Just put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse 5 -6 times until everything is well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking, if necessary.
- Chill: Let the mojo chill forat leastan hour before serving, so the flavors have time to marry together.
Helpful Tips
Once you blend your mojo, feel free to add more seasonings to taste.
Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
Let the mojo chill forat leastan hour before serving so the flavors have time to marry together.
Some oils harden in the fridge. If that happens, let the mojo over the counter for 5-10 minutes, stir well, and then use as desired.
Give it a good shake before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use olive oil instead?
Yes, you can use olive oil, but the flavor of the oil could be a bit strong.If using olive oil, try to use a light-tasting one.
My mojo solidified in the fridge; what can I do?
Some oils harden in the fridge. If that happens, let the mojo over the counter for 5-10 minutes, stir well, and then use as desired.
Can I use parsley instead?
Absolutely…In that case, it will be parsley mojo.
Favorite Ways to Use it
- My absolute favorite way to use it is over Easy Venezuelan Pepper Tamales (hallaquitas)
- It’s fantastic over grilled meat, such asbeef, chicken, pork, or fish!
- As a sauce for yuca fries and empanadas.
- In sandwiches, tacos, or burritos. The possibilities are endless!
Storing
This mojo sauce will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, but I am sure you will finish it all by then!
More Recipes You’ll Love!
- Venezuelan Garlic Sauce (Salsa de Ajo Venezolana)
- Venezuelan Guasacaca
- Easy Homemade Eggless Ranch Dressing
- Easy Tzatziki Sauce [Greek Yogurt Sauce]
- Venezuelan Sweet Corn Sauce
❤️ Love what you see? JOIN my Private Baking Club. Also, SUBSCRIBE to Mommy’s Home Cooking, so you’ll never miss a recipe! And FOLLOW along on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for more fun!
Cilantro Mojo Sauce
Oriana Romero
This Cilantro Mojo Sauce is easy to make and delicious! It goes well with everything: chicken, beef, seafood, etc.
4.41 from 35 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Servings 2 cups approx.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves, (about a bundle)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) oil (vegetable, canola or corn)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (store-bought juice will work)
- 5 garlic gloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse 5 -6 times until everything is well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Give it a good shake before using.
Oriana’s Notes
Store: This mojo will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Extra Tips:
- Once you blend your mojo, feel free to add more seasonings to taste.
- Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
- Let the mojo chill forat leastan hour before serving, so the flavors have time to marry together.
- Some oils harden in the fridge if that happens let the mojo over the counter for 5-10 minutes, stir well, and then use as desired.
- Give it a good shake before serving.
If you’re making this recipe, please read the whole post content to get lots of tips, tricks, variations, frequently asked questions, and step-by-step photos.
★Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star rating below!
Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and it can vary depending on the products used.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 389mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Rate This Recipe
Did you make this recipe? I want to see your yummy photos!Tag @mommyshomecooking on Instagram and hashtag it #mommyshomecooking or Join my Private Facebook Group
Course Condiments
Cuisine Venezuelan
Calories 260
Keyword cilantro condiment mojo
Originally posted in July 2014, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, with no change to the recipe in May 2022.
Welcome to my eggless kitchen!
Thanks for stopping by! I’m Oriana, a wife, mom to three wonderful kids, and a passionate baker and cooker of all eggless things delicious. My goal is to give you the confidence and knowledge to cook and bake without eggs while providing quality recipes that your whole family will love. I’m really happy that you’re here, so take a seat and have fun exploring! Read More…
