Mojo Sauce

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Mojo Sauce

 

1 teaspoon whole allspice berries

3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/4 cup minced onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 scotch bonnet or habanero chile, seeded and minced

1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled

 

In a small skillet, toast the allspice berries and cumin seeds over

moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the spices to a plate to

cool, then grind in a spice grinder or mortar. In a small bowl, combine the

spices with the onion, garlic, chile, orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, lime

juice, sherry vinegar, salt, pepper and saffron and set aside for 1

hour.