Mojito isleño

Mojito Isleño

Mojito isleño, or mojo isleño, is a Puerto Rican condiment.

Preparation

The sauce is usually made with wine vinegar, olive oil, olives, capers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, other herbs and spices, and either bell peppers, Cubanelle peppers, or hot peppers. It is used as a topping for fish and shellfish.

Origin

The dish most likely originated in Salinas, Puerto Rico also known as "La Cuna del Mojito Isleño" (the cradle of the islander dip).

See also

Pasta Puttanesca, an Italian pasta dish with similar ingredients in its sauce

References


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