Best 20 Sofrito Recipes
Sofrito is a flavorful sauce or base used in many Latin American and Spanish cuisines as a foundation for soups, stews, and rice dishes. Originating from the Spanish word "sofreír," which translates to "to fry gently," sofrito involves cooking a mixture of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices in oil until softened and caramelized. This fundamental preparation adds depth and complexity to countless recipes, providing a rich foundation for a wide range of dishes. In this article, we will delve into the art of creating a perfect sofrito, exploring different ingredients, techniques, and variations to help you unlock the secrets of this culinary treasure.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOFRITO
Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes, and this one is better than store bought (difficult to find in the stores in the Western United States). This can be added to beans, rice, soups, stews, you name it.
Provided by FIVEBRIGS
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 80
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine green peppers, red peppers ajies dulces, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Add cilantro, recao, salt, and pepper. Process to the consistency of semi-chunky salsa (not watery). Place in a resealable plastic freezer bag, and use as needed, or freeze in portions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 89 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO
Sofrito is the secret to many Hispanic Caribbean recipes. It is a fragrant aromatic puree of peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. The magic herb in this fragrant mixture is cilantro. My family's recipe produces a sofrito that is very flavorful, complex and oh-so-delicious! Use it in soups and stews as well as in rice dishes. Freeze whatever portions will not be used within 2 weeks. They will keep for about 3 months in the freezer.
Provided by MKCortes (Latin Goddess)
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut green bell pepper and red bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Place peppers cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Roast under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Seal to let peppers steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Remove skins under running water and discard. Chop flesh into large pieces.
- Place pepper pieces, sweet chile peppers, onion, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, culantro, olives, oregano, and capers in a blender or food processor. Blend, adding 1/2 cup olive oil and water in batches, until mixture is pureed but some chunks remain.
- Divide blended mixture among four 16-ounce containers, filling each 3/4 of the way. Top each with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil to help preserve mixture. Close containers and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 28.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SOFRITO
Sofrito - a blend of garlic, onions, peppers and recao (culantro) - is the backbone of Puerto Rican flavor. Also referred to as recaito, it's typically sautéed in oil as the foundation for sauces, braises, beans, stews and rice dishes. It's also adaptable, and can yield a lighter, more verdant flavor if sautéed for 2 to 3 minutes, and a richer flavor if sautéed for 7 to 10 minutes and combined with tomato sauce. This recipe yields about 3 cups, which is probably more than you'll use for any recipe, but it keeps well. My grandmother often kept sofrito in the freezer stored in a repurposed plastic margarine container, or frozen into cubes and saved in plastic zip-top bags. If kept in the refrigerator, it's best if used within a week, but can be frozen for up to six months. You can also put it into a pan with hot oil straight from the freezer, though it may sputter a smidge.
Provided by Von Diaz
Categories condiments
Time 5m
Yield About 2 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large food processor or blender, blend the peppers and garlic until smooth.
- Add the onion and blend until smooth, then add the culantro and cilantro, and blend until smooth. The sofrito will keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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
SOFRITO CHICKEN
Chicken thighs are simmered with sofrito and other seasonings until they fall apart. Serve with some yellow rice and beans for a delicious Spanish-style meal.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Cubanelle pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside 1 cup of sofrito for the recipe and save the rest for another use.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with adobo and cumin. Add chicken to hot skillet and sear on each side until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and add chicken broth and 1 cup of sofrito. Cover and simmer until chicken thighs fall apart, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 294.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
MOM'S HOMEMADE SOFRITO
This is a paste I use mostly for making Spanish rice, but you may find other dishes to use it in as well. Store in the refrigerator.
Provided by Lisa Torres
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, cilantro, and garlic in a blender, in batches if necessary, into a smooth paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SOFRITO CHICKEN (CROCKPOT, CROCK POT)
Make and share this Sofrito Chicken (Crockpot, Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ang11002
Categories Easy
Time 8h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease crockpot with olive oil (leave the rest in the crockpot).
- Add all ingredients and mix well, adding chicken last; stirring to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
SOFRITO
Sofrito is a base frequently used in many Puerto Rican recipes to add bold flavor. Its texture and appearance is similar to a green salsa. You can also try it on chilies, enchiladas and tacos.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Separate and peel garlic cloves. Place garlic and remaining ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. , Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week. May also be frozen in small portions in resealable freezer bags for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SOPA DE MARISCOS: SEAFOOD STEW/SOUP, USING A SOFRITO
Steps:
- In a deep saute pan or fry skillet combine sofrito with fish stock or clam juice on medium low heat whisking frequently until heated through. Add the clams, sea bass and shrimp. Cook for 1 minute. Add the mussels and calamari, and cook until all shellfish open. Finish with tomatoes, yellow pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a sauce pot set on medium, cook the bacon in the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add red and yellow peppers, onions, and garlic, and saute until soft. Add the habanero, jalapeno, and saffron, cook for 1 minute. Add the sherry and cream if desired. Reduce by 1/4, cool and puree in a blender.
CHICKEN SOFRITO
Yummy Portuguese chicken with veggies. Use spices according to your preferences.
Provided by GEMINIJANELOU13
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Place potatoes, chicken, chourico, beer, carrots, onion, parsley, sofrito, cooking wine, sazon seasoning, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large Dutch oven; mix well to combine. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) and vegetables are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
EASY SOFRITO
"This is the one indispensable, universal, un-live-withoutable recipe. Having said that, it is incredibly easy to make with ingredients you can find at the supermarket. And if you can't find all the ingredients I list below see the note that follows for a very simple fix. What sofrito does is add freshness, herbal notes and zing to dishes-you can do that with the onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro and tomato alone. In my house, sofrito makes its way into everything from yellow rice, black bean soup, sauce for spaghetti and meatballs to braised chicken and sautéed shrimp. Not only that, it freezes beautifully, so in about In 10 minutes you can make enough sofrito to flavor a dozen dishes. I'm telling you, this stuff does everything but make the beds. You will change the way you cook. I guarantee it." ----Daisy Martinez
Provided by Vino p.o. prn
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop the onion and cubanelle or Italian peppers in the work bowl of a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- With the motor running, add the remaining ingredients one at a time and process until smooth.
- The sofrito will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes beautifully.
- *If you can't find ajices dulces or culantro, don't sweat. Up the amount of cilantro to 1 ½ bunches.
BASIC SOFRITO
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, onions and tomato. Cook until the onions are soft and golden and the tomatoes have broken down, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add cilantro, and salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a bowl. Use warm or at room temperature.
PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO
I received this recipe from my mother in law who resides in Garrochales, PR. It isn't nearly as complicated as other recipes I have seen and is just as delicious. I recommend freezing these in ice trays, then storing in freezer bags and frozen to have on hand. You can double, triple or quadruple, etc as needed. This recipe lasts me about 2 months.
Provided by Pixelsicle
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the garlic, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, green chile peppers, and onions into a food processor, and process to a coarse puree. Spoon the sofrito into ice cube trays and freeze. Once the cubes are solidly frozen, transfer them to a resealable freezer bag. Keep frozen for use as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
SOFRITO
Steps:
- Combine the onion, bell pepper, sweet peppers, garlic and cilantro in a blender. Blend for 30 seconds, until an even consistency is achieved.
SOFRITO: A BASE FOR MANY DISHES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield approx. 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a sauce pot set on medium, cook the bacon in the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add red and yellow peppers, onions, and garlic, and saute until soft. Add the habanero, jalapeno, and saffron, cook for 1 minute. Add the sherry and cream if desired. Reduce by 1/4, cool and puree in a blender.
SOFRITO AND FISH
Sofrito is the foundation of Puerto Rican cuisine and the base for many of the island's most popular dishes. Making this all-purpose blend of peppers, herbs and aromatics is something most people learn from their abuela (grandma). The word sofrito in Spanish means to saute something, a reference to how the seasoning is used rather than how it is made. Here it serves as an easy sauce for seared snapper fillets.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the green bell pepper, onion, aji dulce, garlic, 1/2 cup of the cilantro and the recao in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season both sides of the snapper with salt and pepper. Add the snapper to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the snapper to a platter.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and finish with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Pour the sofrito over the snapper and enjoy.
BASIC SOFRITO
Another recipe from Ingrid Hoffman's Latin kitchen. She keeps this in her fridge to always be ready to add a little something extra to recipes such as: chicken, beef, pork, potatoes, beans and lentils. You can also use it as a base for soups. It will keep for up to a week in an airtight container in your refrigerator - or you can freeze it in an ice cube tray and use the cubes like bouillon! *For a spicy sofrito, add a chopped jalapeno!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/2 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter or heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and golden and the tomato is broken down and pasty. This should take about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
ALEX'S SOFRITO
Living in the States, it has been hard for me to find the original ingredients for traditional sofrito from Puerto Rico, so this is the base I came up with and have been using for years in all of my Latin bean, stew, soup or rice recipes. I always keep a small bowl of it in the fridge and freeze the rest. Enjoy!
Provided by SANDRYLO
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine onions, garlic cloves, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, oregano, vinegar, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a food processor; process into a smooth paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 7.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
HOMEMADE SAZON(NO, IT'S SOFRITO!)
Sazon is a common seasoning used in Caribbean cooking and also in Spain. Try this homemade version! Two reviewers have told me this is actually a sofrito, that sazon is a dry mix. I'm so sorry if I have offended anyone. I don't remember where I got this(some magazine long ago), so they were misinformed. I do hope you enjoy it anyway!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Caribbean
Time 25m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.
- Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Remove from heat; cool.
- Cover and chill.
- Yield: about 1 cup.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your sofrito. Use fresh vegetables that are in season and ripe, and choose high-quality spices and herbs.
- Don't crowd the pan: When cooking your sofrito, make sure not to crowd the pan. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly and will result in a watery sofrito.
- Cook over low heat: Sofrito is a slow-cooked dish, so be patient and cook it over low heat. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Add liquid as needed: If your sofrito starts to dry out, add a little bit of liquid, such as water, broth, or wine. This will help to prevent the vegetables from burning.
- Taste and adjust seasonings: Once your sofrito is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or other spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Sofrito is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add depth and flavor to your cooking. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own sofrito at home. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your dishes, give sofrito a try. You won't be disappointed!
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