Traditional Sofrito
Sofrito is a Spanish word referring to a culinary combination of fresh veggies and herbs used as a base for many traditional Spanish dishes.
1 Spanish onionpeeled and cut into chunks
1 Red bell pepperde-seeded and cut into chunks
1 Green bell pepperde-seeded and cut into chunks
1 Tomatocored and cut into chunks
16 Garlicpeeled
1 Cilantro leaves with stems
1 Parsley leaves
1 Salt
1 Ground Black pepper
12 Ajices (small sweet peppers)optional for a hint spicy
1
Combine all the ingredients in the food processor/blender. The consistency of the sofrito should be like chunky salsa not watery. Store in a tight food container for one week, scoop what you need for rice dishes, bean stew, soups.
Chef Tip: If you want your sofrito to last longer freeze in a ice cube tray and use what you need.
Ingredients
1 Spanish onionpeeled and cut into chunks
1 Red bell pepperde-seeded and cut into chunks
1 Green bell pepperde-seeded and cut into chunks
1 Tomatocored and cut into chunks
16 Garlicpeeled
1 Cilantro leaves with stems
1 Parsley leaves
1 Salt
1 Ground Black pepper
12 Ajices (small sweet peppers)optional for a hint spicy
Directions
1
Combine all the ingredients in the food processor/blender. The consistency of the sofrito should be like chunky salsa not watery. Store in a tight food container for one week, scoop what you need for rice dishes, bean stew, soups.
Chef Tip: If you want your sofrito to last longer freeze in a ice cube tray and use what you need.
