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What is mojo?

Mojo · Spanish

Garlic and citrus sauce from Cuba and the Canary Islands; Cuban mojo uses sour orange, Canarian mojo is red or green and peppery.

What it tastes like

Garlicky and tangy with sour citrus; the red Canarian version (mojo picón) adds chili and paprika heat.

Where you’ll see it

On Cuban roast pork and Cuban sandwiches, yuca and plantains, and Canary Islands potatoes (papas arrugadas).

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