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Puerto Rican Style Sofrito Recipe

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Description

Puerto Rican sofrito is a flavorful seasoning paste that is used in many traditional Puerto Rican dishes. The base ingredients are onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. The ingredients are blended together to form a paste that can be used to add flavor to soups, stews, rice dishes, and more.

Prep Time

Prep time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

There is no cook time for sofrito as it is a seasoning paste.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Bowl or container for storage

Method

  1. Chop the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
  2. Peel and chop the garlic.
  3. Chop the cilantro.
  4. Add all of the chopped ingredients to a blender or food processor.
  5. Add the can of diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, oregano, cumin, and olive oil to the blender or food processor.
  6. Blend or process the ingredients until they form a smooth paste.
  7. Transfer the sofrito to a bowl or container for storage.
  8. Cover the sofrito and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Sofrito can be frozen for longer storage. Simply transfer the sofrito to an ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the sofrito cubes to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes approximately 2 cups of sofrito. One serving size is 1 tablespoon. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 15
  • Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 166mg
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Protein: 1g

Recipes FAQ

What dishes can I use sofrito in?

Sofrito can be used in many traditional Puerto Rican dishes such as arroz con gandules, pollo guisado, and carne guisada.

Can I substitute ingredients in this recipe?

Yes, you can customize this recipe to your liking. For example, you can use different types of peppers or add more garlic.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to blend or process the ingredients until they form a smooth paste.
  • Store the sofrito in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Sofrito can be frozen for longer storage.

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