Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito
Sofrito is a staple in most Puerto Rican and Latino homes. It is used as a flavor and base for stews, soups, beans and rice dishes. Not only is it a flavor burst but it is also a nutritional burst with fresh herbs, onions, garlic and peppers. The star of the show is cilantro, which not only gives it its distinct flavor, it is also a potent detoxifier and antioxidant with antibacterial compounds. Every region and every families sofrito recipe will vary slightly, giving each families dishes its own distinct flavor.
In order to make this recipe you will have to find your local Spanish Market!
PREP TIME
30 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
7
Serves: 24
Ingredients
- 333 Yellow Onion, Medium Spanish or Yellow onions, chopped
- 555 Cubanelle Peppers, or Italian frying peppers , chopped
- 1.5 head1.5 head1.5 head Garlic, peeled
- 1 sprigs1 sprigs1 sprigs Cilantro, large bunch
- 151515 Ají Dulces (Sweet Pepper), 1 container or 15
- 1 bunch1 bunch1 bunch Culantro, about 15 leaves
- 111 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Equipment needed for recipe:
- Food Processor or Vitamix
- 4 Silicone/Plastic ice trays
- Process:
- Cut onions, peppers, and aijces dulces to medium sized pieces, to fit into your food processor/Vitamix.
- Place the ingredients in batches, you may want to split the onions and garlic between the leafy herbs in order to get them moving better in the processor, into your processor. As you grind/process, empty into a large bowl to mix. fully.
- Once all ingredients are fully processed and mixed well, take out your silicone/plastic ice trays. Fill them and place in freezer until frozen. While batch is freezing, if there is any remaining sofrito keep in refrigerator. It can stay in refrigerator overnight up to 1 week. Once frozen you can transfer to your container of choice (silicone/plastic bag, glass/plastic container), and refill trays until all sofrito is frozen.
Notes
Each cube is about 1 tablespoon to 1 -1/2 tablespoons of Sofrito, depending on tray. I recommend measuring the first few as you fill them so you know how much it is for future recipes. Sofrito is an amazing gift to give to friends who love to cook. Latin Americans often will share their Sofrito with family members. In our family we always make enough to share. If you would like to do the same I suggest doubling the recipe. Sofrito is a flavor that you can adjust to your own tastebuds, so if you feel this recipe is to garlicy for you for example, then cut back on the garlic, adjust and make it your own!
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Nut Free Other Paleo Pescetarian Plant Based Sauces & Dressings Shellfish Free Specific Carbohydrate Diet Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 9 |
| Fat: | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 4 g |
| Protein: | 0 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 2 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 2 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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