How to pronounce Mojo picón

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈmoxo piˈkon/. In plain English letters that is MOH-hoh pee-KOHN, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Mojo picón?

Mojo picón is a snack of Spain. Where it comes from: Canary Islands. People usually eat it as a snack and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes spicy and savory.

Where Mojo picón comes from

Mojo picón is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map. See all dishes from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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