Red-Onion Mojo
A vibrant Cuban-inspired sauce combining tender red onions with fresh lime juice and cilantro in extra virgin olive oil. Perfect as a condiment or topping for grilled meats and vegetables.
4 servings
13 min
Ingredients
- •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 whole red onions
- •½ cup fresh lime juice
- •2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until tender and translucent but not brown, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
10 min
- 2.
Add lime juice to onions and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove onions from heat. Stir in cilantro leaves.
3 min