Best 7 Cuban Sofrito Recipes
Cuban sofrito is a staple in Cuban cuisine, adding a rich and flavorful base to many dishes. This aromatic blend of ingredients is made from a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and can be used as a marinade, sauce, or base for soups and stews. It is a versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of meats, seafood, vegetables, and rice dishes, and is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the vibrant flavors of Cuban cooking.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARGIE'S CUBAN SOFRITO (SAUCE)
Authentic Cuban sofrito (sauce) to be added to Cuban dishes, stews and other things. This is where the different flavor of Cuban food comes from.
Provided by Stacie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent. Add the bell pepper, and saute until tender. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and bay leaves. Continue cooking until the mixture looks like a yummy green paste with oil around it. Stir in the tomatoes, if using, and cook stirring until all of the liquid is released. Gradually stir in the tomato sauce simmer until the sauce looks really red. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Remove bay leaves.
- Now the sauce is done. You can add it to meat, rice, beans fish or potatoes. Thin the sauce down if necessary with water, wine, beer, or whatever is handy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CUBAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN AND SOFFRITO RICE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heat medium pot with tight fitting lid over medium high heat. Add oil and bacon and brown bacon. Add onions and peppers and saute 5 minutes. Bring broth to a boil. Add rice. Cover the pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 to 18 minutes, until rice is tender.
- For pork, cut 4 slits into each loin and nest garlic and bay into meat. Place meat on nonstick baking sheet. Combine the spices. Coat meat with oil. Rub spices over the pork tenderloins and place in oven. Roast meat 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Let juices redistribute, then slice and serve with soffrito rice and garnishes of chopped tropical fruit or chopped cilantro and scallions.
- Suggested drink: mojitos!
CARIBBEAN-STYLE SOFRITO
Common in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, sofrito is a blend of herbs and vegetables used in Afro-Latin/Caribbean cooking to season rice, bean, and meat dishes. It has no salt, and appeals to those unfamiliar with Caribbean food because of its authentic taste. The ingredient is vegetarian friendly and can be adapted to accommodate vegans. Adapt the ingredient amounts to suit your personal tastes.
Provided by La AfroCubana
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 45m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the green, red, orange, and yellow bell peppers in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Add the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, tomatillos, and garlic. Blend or pulse according to your preference to make a chunky or smooth mixture. Refrigerate in a covered container up to 5 days, or freeze up to 45 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CUBAN SOFRITO
Here is a sofrito recipe inspired by ingredients found in Cuban sofrito recipes-the foundation for many dishes including beans, rice, and stews.
Provided by Hector Rodriguez
Categories Condiment Ingredient
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat.
- When the oil is hot, saute garlic, bay leaf, onions, peppers, diced tomatoes, and ham until onions and peppers are soft.
- Stir in the tomato paste and allow to caramelize. Add the wine and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cilantro and oregano.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove the bay leaf.
- Puree the cooled mixture in a blender or food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- You can use it right away in a recipe calling for sofrito or place the mixture in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 1 quart (up to 16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CUBAN SOFRITO
Steps:
- Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and saute slightly. Add green peppers, salt and cumin and continue to saute till onion is translucent. I normally add the garlic slightly before the onion is translucent to preserve some of the strength of the garlic. Cubans love their garlic!
SOFRITO CUBANO
Sofrito is the base of many typically Cuban recipes. It is the aromatic preparation of fresh vegetables and herbs lightly fried together. It isn't the flavor itself but about building layers of flavor. In our home in Cuba, they used to chop all the ingredients(with exception of the bay leaf) in a blender and store in a jar with olive oil on the top. It lasts up to a week, and would be doled out as needed and then the bay leaf would be added; sautéed and simmered as directed. The secret to a good sofrito is to let it simmer a while so that all the tastes can marry. Many times when there was no saffron to add we would use "bijol" which can be found in Latin grocery stores or where Goya spices are sold.
Provided by Manami
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 1 jar of condiment
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sauté tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin and oregano in oil slowly until all vegetables are limp.
- Add Sherry and let simmer.
- If you add the salt, taste beforehand as you might not need it at all.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1623, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 100.9, Carbohydrate 116.6, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 48.6, Protein 14.3
CUBAN SOFRITO CHICKEN
I got something similar to this recipe years ago, and since then I have added my own touch. You can do a lot with this. I serve it over black beans and rice... oh and you can't forget the Cuban bread!
Provided by Dommynchristian
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut chicken in cubes.
- Marinate chicken for at least an hour in sofrito, wine, garlic and seasonings.
- (I try to marinate over night).
- Over low-med heat cook chicken.
- Add in olives and whatever else you may like.
- Serve over black beans and rice (if you like).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 47.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.5
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for the best flavor.
- Chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Sauté the vegetables in a large skillet over medium heat until they are softened but still have a little bit of crunch.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, or until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
- Use sofrito as a base for soups, stews, rice dishes, and other Latin American dishes.
Conclusion:
Sofrito is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor to your favorite Latin American recipes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own sofrito at home. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meal, give sofrito a try. You won't be disappointed!
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