Mojito isleño
Mojito isleño, or mojo isleño, is a Puerto Rican condiment.
Preparation
The sauce is made with vinegar, olive oil, olives, capers, tomato, onion, garlic, bay leaves, culantro, and chili peppers. The mixture is cooked on the stovetop for up to 20 minutes. In some regions basil, wine, coconut milk and a small amount of mashed pigeon peas or kidney beans are added to thicken the sauce. It is used as a topping for fish and shellfish.[1][2]
Origin
The dish originated in Salinas, Puerto Rico.[1]
See also
- Spaghetti alla puttanesca, an Italian pasta dish with similar ingredients in its sauce
References
- ^ a b Huyke, Giovanna (2018-09-30). "En la cocina con la Chef Giovanna: Mojito Isleño". Ahora News. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Recipe: Mojito Isleño". The New York Times. 2005-06-22. Retrieved 2025-11-17.