Mojo isleno, island olive sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Virgin olive oil
1 medium Yellow onion, minced
¾ cup Roasted red peppers, sliced with juice
18 Manzanilla olives, sliced
2 tablespoons Capers
2 cups Tomato sauce
2 Bay leaf
1½ tablespoon Vinegar
Salt, to taste

Directions

In a small skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft. Stir in the peppers, olives, and capers and continue sauteing for 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, bay leaves, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer 15 minutes uncovered. Season to taste with salt.

Makes 3½ cups

>From Celebrcion, Recipes and Traditions Celebrating Latino Family Life by Regina Crodova with Emma Carrasco for the National Council of La Raza.

NOTES : This traditional Puerto Rican sauce is often served with a variety of Caribbean island fritters, from the classic tostones de platano (plantain chips) to Bacalaitos Fritos (Codfish Fritters) Try this savory sauce over fried, grilled or baked fish fillets as well.

Recipe by: Celebracion

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #484 by kmeade@... (The Meades) on Feb 26, 1997.

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