Garlic Dipping Sauce Mojito Food

TOSTONES WITH GARLIC MOJO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the mojo: Finely mince or use a rasp grater to grate the garlic into a small bowl or the base of a mortar and pestle. Add the salt and pepper and use a fork or the pestle to mash into a paste. Strip the oregano and cilantro leaves off the stems and add them to the bowl, mashing them into the paste. Whisk in the sour orange juice or equal parts lime and orange juice and the olive oil. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Set aside while you prepare the tostones.
• For the tostones: Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven until it reaches 325 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
• While the oil heats, peel the plantains and cut on the bias into 2-inch-thick pieces.
• Fry the plantains in batches until crisp and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper-towel-lined baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining plantains.
• Move the pot the off the heat (do not discard the oil).
• Line a cutting board with parchment paper and gather a flat-bottomed glass and small bowl of water. Place a fried plantain on the parchment paper, dip the bottom of the glass in the water and use it to smash the plantain to about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the rest of the plantains.
• Put the oil on the heat again and bring it back up to 325 degrees F. Fry the smashed plantains in batches until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels, season with salt and serve hot with the garlic mojo dipping sauce.

GARLIC MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium. Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano, then immediately remove from heat. Let cool 10-15 minutes. Stir in chile, lime juice, orange juice, and salt.
• Do Ahead
• Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.

MOJITO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bang the garlic and salt to a paste using a mortar and pestle.
• Stir in the onions, then the remaining ingredients. Taste and add a little salt if you like.
• You can make the mojito in advance, up to about 3 days, and keep it in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature about an hour before serving.

MOJITO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
• Remove saucepan from heat and add rum and place back on burner. Cook until most of liquid has evaporated. Transfer mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Cool for about 20 minutes.
• When room temperature, add zest and juice of limes, mint leaves, sugar, and mayonnaise.
• Mix until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE (MOJITO)

Steps:

• Make a paste from the garlic and salt using a mortar and pestle. (She says a food processor does not produce the same result).
• Add remaining ingredients and store in the refrigerator. Let come to room temperature when ready to use.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Place 1 prosciutto slice on work surface, short end parallel to edge. Place 1 basil leaf at 1 short end of prosciutto slice. Place 1 shrimp atop basil leaf. Roll up shrimp in prosciutto. Thread shrimp on skewer. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, basil, shrimp and skewers. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate).
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine vinegar, mustard, and garlic in blender. Gradually add oil; blend well. Transfer to small bowl. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Grill wrapped shrimp until opaque in center, turning frequently, about 6 minutes. Transfer to platter. Serve hot or at room temperature with sauce.

GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a small bowl.
• Microwave on 1/2 power for 20 seconds.
• Stir.

MOM'S WICKED GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE (GREAT WITH CHICKEN AND PORK)

Steps:

• Chop garlic and mash together with salt.
• Add garlic and lemon to mayonnaise.
• Mix and enjoy.
• Refrigerate unused portion, it will keep for quite a while.

CATHY'S GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan.
• Add the finely minced garlic and lightly brown.
• Be very careful not to burn the garlic.
• Add 3 tablespoons honey.
• Dissolve 1 tablespoon corn starch in 1 tablespoon water to thicken sauce.
• (You may add a bit more water) Thicken and stir til nice and shiny.
• I often make ahead, refrigerate and warm in micro wave just before using.
• Keeps well at least a week.

EASY CREAMY GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir together equal parts plain yogurt, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
• Stir in minced garlic and season to taste with paprika, salt and pepper. The sauce should have a velvety consistency, ie not too runny.
• Garnish with fresh chopped chives.
• Suggestions for dippers: grilled or fried zucchini, aubergines, roasted red bell pepper, calamari with lemon, pita chips, french fries, or grilled meats.