The need for a non-ketchupy, garlicky, flavorful sauce to spoon over was real in my household. The need for a sauce to spoon over tostones (fried plantain) was a priority in our household. Ketchup wasn't it ... It needed to be flavorful ... garlicky ... And nothing on the market really hit the spot!

So my mother, Milly, made this creation many, many years ago. In a traditional Puerto Rican pilón (wooden mortar and pestle), she crushed fresh garlic and spices into a flavorful paste and combined it with oil.

This sauce quickly became a staple in our meals and a frequently requested condiment by family and guests. While mojo means "wet" in Spanish, this sauce holds major magical powers as it has been our secret to making tasty food.

Use it as a base for sauteeing or roasting your favorite proteins or vegetables. Use it as a marinade. Use it as a condiment. And of course, it's perfect with tostones.

A jar of Mama Milly's Mojo Sauce is always found in our refrigerator. And now we have the pleasure of adding it to yours!