Sofrito de Puerto Rico is a flavorful and aromatic base sauce used in countless traditional Puerto Rican dishes, adding an explosion of taste to a variety of stews, soups, rice dishes, and more. Made with a vibrant combination of fresh ingredients, sofrito is a culinary cornerstone of Puerto Rican cuisine, and its versatility is truly remarkable. It serves as the foundation for many classic dishes, enhancing their flavors and bringing them to life.
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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
AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO RECIPE
Sofrito is a base used in traditional Hispanic cooking for stews, beans, and meat.
Provided by Latina Mom Meals
Categories Sauce
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Once everything has been rinsed and seeded, in small batches blend them in either a food processor or blender. (They may have to be done in batches. Onions are great on the bottom, they give off a lot of liquid once blended.)
- Refrigerate in a sealed container. Freeze in small containers extras that will not be used within the next two weeks
PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO
Sofrito, also called Recaíto; is a staple to seasoning many Puerto Rican food dishes.
Provided by Kitchen De Lujo
Categories Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Start off by roughly chopping the yellow onion. Continue doing the same and removing the seeds from the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and the ají dulces.
- Place the chopped ingredients into a food large sized food processor or blender.
- Break apart the garlic head into cloves and peel away the outer papery skin. Place the garlic cloves and culantro leaves into the food processor or blender.
- Add a tbsp of salt, black pepper, and oregano. Lastly, add the 1/3 cup of olive oil and blend everything together.
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
PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO
Provided by Jannese
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and chopped all the ingredients into large chunks.
- Puree everything in a food processor or blender. (Use water for the blender if needed).
- Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 10 days, or freeze in an ice cube tray or small cups.
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.
SOFRITO....PUERTO RICAN
Sofrito is a base used in a lot of Puerto Rican and Caribbean dishes. Its usually used in stews and rice dishes.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your food processor.
- Add onion to the food processor and let blend until smooth.
- Then add tomatoes and let blend until smooth.
- Then add the rest of the ingredients and let blend until smooth.
- Refridgerate promptly.
- This last for about 2 days in the fridge, freezing is highly recommended.
- The best way to freeze this is in ice cube trays to make it convenient or small snack sized baggies.
- *this makes a large batch*.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1178.7, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 12.1, Protein 3.7
PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO
This recipe is used in conjunction with my Recipe #315833. This mixture is used in almost every savory dish that leaves a Pueto Rican kitchen. It is similar to the 'Holy Trinity' mix used in New Orleans. Store extra Sofrito in an airtight container in the fridge. Sofrito also freezes very well.
Provided by Brandess
Categories Onions
Time 8m
Yield 1 1/2 Cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop and fold together all ingredients until well combined. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 580.7, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients. This will ensure that your sofrito is flavorful and delicious.
- Sofrito is a versatile ingredient. It can be used as a base for soups, stews, sauces, and more. It can also be added to rice, beans, and other dishes to add flavor.
- Sofrito can be made ahead of time. This makes it a great convenience for busy cooks. Simply make a batch of sofrito and store it in the refrigerator or freezer until you need it.
- Sofrito is a great way to add flavor to vegetarian and vegan dishes. It can also be used to reduce the amount of salt and fat in your cooking.
- Experiment with different ingredients. There are many different variations of sofrito. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a sofrito that is unique to you.
Conclusion:
Sofrito is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor to your cooking and can also be used to reduce the amount of salt and fat in your diet. With a little planning, you can easily make your own sofrito at home. So next time you are looking for a way to add flavor to your cooking, give sofrito a try. You won't be disappointed!
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