Ever Heard of Chicken and Mojos?
We were having discussion in the office today (Lyal and myself) about chicken and mojos, how much we love them, and what kinds of mojos we prefer.
Incidentally, Lyal likes the big, hot squishy ones, while I prefer the small, extra-seasoned crispy ones. It seems the two of us would get along just great of we were sharing a family pack of the little gems.
But it seems that Lyal and I are the only ones who even know what a mojo is, and even a Google search isn’t conclusive enough to convince the rest of the folks here that we’re not crazy.
So I appeal to you, people…tell me you’ve enjoyed come chicken and mojos before, and possibly even provide your definition or photos of this particularly delicious way of preparing potatoes. Ultimately, what I’m trying to determine is whether this discussion is worthy of a Wikipedia entry, so that there will be proper definition online of one of my favourite finger foods.
Update: They are sometimes referred to as jojos too (at Chester Fried Chicken, for eg.), but I think I prefer mojos, don’t you?
Never heard of them…
Not sure where the chicken part comes in but yeah, at most convenient stores in Surrey (particularly Bear Creek Market) you can get yourself some big crispy mojos.
Just the other day I was speaking with a friend, a fried food connoisseur, and I had the unfortunate opportunity of describing a jojo potato to him without being able to give him one. I do not recommend anyone try the same!
The chicken comes in because the best ones are batter and deep friend in the same batter as fried chicken, and so these are often sold in the same location.
Most people call ‘em potato wedges, but yes, i prefer mojos… with ranch dip.
Oh, the dip is key – yes!
I always knew mojo as magic or sexual prowess. Never heard of it as a fried potato
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojo
My nickname in high school was Mojo! Nothing to do with sex of course just a take off on my initials.
Janis, thank goodness you dropped the “potato wedges” reference. I would have had no idea what anyone was talking about otherwise…
I am trying to find out where to get some good fried chicken and Mojos in Vancouver B.C. as we are planning a picnic at the beach this weekend and they would work in nicely with the menu.
They used to be available at the supermarket at Broadway and Maple but they don’t have them anymore.
I know that they are still sold in Deroche, in the Fraser Valley, at the General Store and under the Chester’s name.
There should be some other places closer to Vancouver that sell it but I can’t seem to find where they are. Good stuff. I believe it is worthy of a wikipedia mention. Larry.
Until I moved to Northern Indiana, I never knew what a Mojo was. I’ve always referred to them as potato wedges. My wife thought I was crazy and I could have sworn she nuts. Now, I know what a Mojo is. It is a potato wedge and a Jojo. What Wikipedia needs to do is just add the description Mojo to their already existing Potato Wedge info page.
I have grown up on Chicken and Mojos and just to clarify, they are NOT a ‘Potato Wedge’. Actually, They are fried mashed potaoes and the person whom commented that Chicken and Mojos are normally served together due to being fried together is completely correct! This is a wonderful meal everyone should try at least once (and without dip-just takes away from the naturally flavor)! Enjoy!
i love mojos! whenever i hang out with my best friends at the mall we never leave the mall without buying those. well yeah it’s kinda difficult to find it, but there’s the only store in sta.lucia east mall, that’s where we always buy. and most of my classmates don’t know it either, we’re like aliens when we talk about it in the classroom.
I agree with another Poster that the dip is key. However, I grew up in Oregon with a Family outing that consisted of Chicken and Spuds (Mojos) and the dip, the dip was amazing. Some kind of Cream cheese/Sour cream maybe and dill, Fryer Tuck was the restaurant. I love the dip and I’ve spent years trying to find it or a recipe. Can anyone help, I need a killer Mojo Dip???