A Caribbean and South America specialty, mojo is a citrus based marinade used with chicken, beef, pork or seafood. Typical citrus juices may include orange and lime or pineapple and carambola and sometimes vinegar. Although there are many variations the other ingredients may be garlic, onions, herbs, cumin, salt and red pepper. See recipes.
Most commonly, Canary Island mojo is a sauce, with several different varieties characteristic of this region. Cuban cuisine has made mojo their own more than any other region or type of ethnic food. Dry mojo seasoning like what you would choose as an addition to your spice rack will almost certainly be a Cuban mojo mixture.
Beef, pork, lamb, and veal can be marinated for up to 4 days. Remember, meats that are marinated too long can become dry and tough, so be sure to follow the recommendations in your recipe. Some fish and shellfish can also benefit from a marinade. Seafood is a very “delicate” meat, and should only be marinated for 30-60 minutes before cooking.
So the truth about marinating meat is that while it doesn’t penetrate the entire cut of meat or make less tender meat more tender, it still is a useful culinary tool to add rich flavor to any dish. We’ll keep marinating meat at LGCM and I’ll still use it in my home cooking, but now I’ll save time by not trying to marinade meat overnight when it doesn’t help anyway!
Serve warm with garlic-dill sauce or hummus, inside a pita or naan, and with desired toppings or atop a bed of greens. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep in the refrigerator covered for 4-5 days. Freeze after that to keep fresh for up to 1 month. From thawed, reheat in a 350 degree F (176 C) oven for 15 minutes or until hot.
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