Spicy red mojo, mojo picón, 212 ml Ayanto
The spicy red mojo, or mojo picón, is one of the most appreciated and well-known gastronomic treasures of the cuisine and a 100% Canarian product. This spicy red mojo, or mojo picón, is a gourmet sauce created with a special pepper from the island of La Palma, in its spicy variety, which provides the flavor, aroma and texture differential, inimitable. For meats, fish, potatoes, cheeses, skewers, salads... Handmade by the Canarian house Ayanto ('lunch of gods', in Guanche).
Mojo is a basic product in Canarian gastronomy and diet, used by sailors to accompany the famous wrinkled potatoes when there was nothing to eat at sea, as a preservative for fresh meat and fish, giving rise to traditional dishes such as carne fiesta, muddy rabbit or tuna in mojo. It is elaborated with palm pepper, an autochthonous capcicum cultivated mainly in the island of La Palma. A product derived from the first peppers brought from America. It is a very versatile product, especially recommended to accompany meats, fish, a good kneaded gofio and even cheeses, especially fresh or slightly cured, but above all highly recommended in the preparation of tapas, skewers, salad dressing, give a premium touch to hamburgers or simply to enjoy with bread or millet pancakes (as corn is called in the Canary Islands). In traditional Canarian dishes it is also used to enrich broths and stir-fries, and it is also used as a base for pasta sauces.