Mujdei De Usturoi Romanian Garlic Sauce
Elevate your meals with Mujdei de Usturoi, a traditional Romanian garlic sauce that packs bold flavor into every spoonful! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients—fresh garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of salt—this quick and easy 10-minute recipe delivers a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment perfect for enhancing grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. The key to its velvety texture is mashing the garlic into a smooth paste, then gently emulsifying it with olive oil and water. Add a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley for a fresh, herbal twist. Bursting with vibrant garlic flavor, this rustic Romanian sauce is a must-try for garlic lovers. Serve it fresh to fully enjoy its bold, authentic taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoons optional parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and place them in a mortar. Alternatively, use a small bowl if you plan to mash the garlic with another tool.
Add the salt to the garlic. The coarse texture of the salt helps break down the garlic more easily.
Using a pestle, mash the garlic and salt into a fine paste. If you do not have a mortar and pestle, you can use a garlic press or finely mince and mash the garlic with the flat side of a knife.
Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to mash and mix. This will create an emulsion, giving the sauce a creamy texture.
Stir in the lemon juice for acidity and flavor balance.
Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly until you reach your desired consistency. The traditional texture is slightly runny but creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or lemon juice if needed.
Optionally, fold in the finely chopped parsley for a fresh, herbaceous note.
Serve immediately with your favorite dishes, such as grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Mujdei de Usturoi is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
