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Mojo Picon

Name: Mojo Picon
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 Dried hot peppers; 5 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 dessert spoon Sweet paprika; 3 tbsp Grape vinegar; 0.7 cup Olive oil; 0.6 tsp Salt

A spicy red Canary Islands sauce with garlic, cumin, chile, paprika, grape vinegar, olive oil, and a punchy finish.

Easy⏱️ 12 min📖 1 min readServes 8~130 kcal🇪🇸 Spanish🌍 Full translation

12 min prep

#Under 30 min
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Timeline

Total 12 min

Prep12 min

Ingredients

8 servings

Quick:

For the sauce

2 Dried hot peppers
5 clove Garlic
1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Grape vinegar
0.7 cup(~140 ml) Olive oil

General

0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Soften the dried hot peppers in hot water for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
2
Crush the garlic, cumin seeds, salt, and peppers in a mortar.
3
Add the sweet paprika and grape vinegar and make a paste.
4
Add the olive oil gradually and work for 3 minutes into a thick sauce.
3 min
03:00

💡 Tip: Crushing the cumin in a mortar spreads it through the oil more evenly, a blender is fast but the mortar gives a fuller texture.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mojo picon as a hot sauce over small boiled potatoes, roasted cauliflower, or charred vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

~130

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 3%Carbs 15%Fat 82%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

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FAQ

How many servings does Mojo Picon make?
This recipe serves 8.
How long does Mojo Picon take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 12 minutes in total.
Is Mojo Picon difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Mojo Picon have?
Approximately 130 kcal per serving. Protein: 1g, carbs: 5g, fat: 12g.
Is Mojo Picon allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
Which cuisine does Mojo Picon belong to?
This recipe belongs to Spanish cuisine.
How many ingredients does Mojo Picon need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.