Best 7 Sofritodominican Republic Recipes

Sofrito dominicano is a flavorful and versatile sauce that is used as a base for many Dominican dishes. It is made with a combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and is typically cooked in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. The resulting sauce is rich, savory, and aromatic, and can be used to enhance the flavor of stews, soups, rice dishes, and more. With its vibrant color and bold flavors, sofrito dominicano is an essential ingredient in Dominican cuisine and a delicious addition to any meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DOMINICAN SOFRITO (SAZóN)

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This sofrito recipe is inspired by ingredients commonly found in the Dominican sofrito, which is also called sazón in that country.

Provided by Hector Rodriguez

Categories Condiment Sauce

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 red onions (peeled and diced)
2 large green bell pepper (seeds removed and diced)
1 head of garlic (cloves peeled and minced)
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimentos (drained)
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon ground annatto (aka achiote)

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Chop and blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until finely chopped.
Place mixture in a glass jar with a tight lid. Refrigerate up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 42 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 quart (64 tbsp servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SOFRITO

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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

Ingredients

2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
10 ajies dulces peppers, tops removed
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 onions, cut into large chunks
3 medium heads garlic, peeled
25 cilantro stems (with leaves)
25 recao stems (with leaves)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

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

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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

Ingredients

1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
10 sweet chile peppers (ajicitos dulces), seeded
1 large yellow onion, quartered
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
2 plum tomatoes, seeded
25 cloves garlic, peeled and trimmed
2 bunches fresh cilantro, ends trimmed
2 bunches culantro
¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
5 large leaves Caribbean wild oregano (oregano brujo)
2 tablespoons capers
½ cup olive oil, or more as needed
¼ cup water

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

[RECIPE + VIDEO] DOMINICAN SOFRITO & SAZóN

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Dominican Sofrito & Sazón Recipe: a favorite base for Dominican dishes. Use immediately or refrigerate for later use. It's all good.

Provided by Tia Clara

Categories Seasoning

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cubanela (cubanelle pepper) (diced)
6 clove garlic (crushed)
1 medium red onion (cut into strips)
3 bunches cilantro (chopped)
1 teaspoon bija (annato, achiote) powder
1 tablespoon oregano (dry, ground) (fresh leaves, or 1 tsp dry)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Cook: Saute all the ingredients at very low heat until they release their flavor and the onions have become translucent. Continue with your cooking preparation.
Blend: Combine the ingredients and mix in a blender until you obtain a coarse paste. Keep refrigerated for up to a week. Or freeze in a zippy bag for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFRITO BEANS(DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)

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Make and share this Sofrito Beans(Dominican Republic) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sofrito sauce (Sofrito(Dominican Republic))
olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 cup stock (or water)
salt
pepper

Steps:

Heat up some oil in a medium pot.
Add sofrito and cook past the point where it releases all its juices.
To the point where it starts to get toasty. That is the yummy bits that will make your beans incredible.
Next, add the beans.
And splash in water or stock(stock preferred).
Simmer gently until the beans are tender and flavorful. This takes about an hour.
Season generously!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 18.4

SAZON (DOMINICAN SOFRITO)

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Not all sazon is dry like Recipe #451457. This is Dominican Sofrito, also known as Sazon. It is a mixture of herbs and vegetables that is used to dress up all manner of edibles. It can be made from fresh produce and used on rice, bean, fish, chicken or meat dishes.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Onions

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into large chunks
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
1/2 bunch cilantro, washe dried and most stems removed (1/2 cup tightly packed leaves)
1 bulb of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar

Steps:

Combine ingredients in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.1, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.2

SOFRITO

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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

Ingredients

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
3 ají dulce or amarillo peppers (or mini bell peppers), seeded and coarsely chopped (see Notes)
6 large garlic cloves
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
6 fresh culantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped (see Notes)
6 fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped

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.

Tips:

Choose high-quality meat: Use fresh, tender cuts of meat for the best flavor and texture.
Marinate the meat: Marinating the meat in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids helps tenderize and infuse it with flavor.
Cook the meat in small batches: This prevents overcrowding the pan and ensures that the meat cooks evenly.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot helps distribute heat evenly and prevents the meat from sticking.
Simmer the meat until tender: Simmering the meat in a flavorful liquid helps break down the connective tissues and results in tender, juicy meat.
Add vegetables and spices: Add a variety of vegetables and spices to the sofrito to create a flavorful and aromatic dish.
Serve with rice or beans: Sofrito is traditionally served with rice or beans, but it can also be used as a filling for empanadas or tacos.

Conclusion:

Sofrito is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its combination of tender meat, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, sofrito is a true taste of the Dominican Republic. Whether you're serving it with rice, beans, or empanadas, sofrito is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and authentic Dominican dish, give sofrito a try!