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AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO RECIPE



Authentic Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe image

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

5 green peppers (seeded and chopped)
2 red peppers (seeded and chopped)
4 cubanelle peppers (seeded and chopped)
1 pack or about 12 aji dulce peppers (seeded and chopped)
5 cups Spanish onions (chopped)
1 cup of garlic (chopped)
1 bunch of recao (chopped)
1 bunch of cilantro (chopped)

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

SOFRITO: A BASE FOR MANY DISHES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield approx. 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 strip of bacon, whole (smoked if available)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
4 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced habanero or Scotch bonnet
1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeno
Pinch saffron
6 to 8 ounces dry Spanish sherry
1/2 cup cream, if desired

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.

BASIC SOFRITO



Basic Sofrito image

Sofrito is a seasoned tomato-based sauce used as a foundation in Caribbean, Latin American, and Spanish cooking.

Provided by Hector Rodriguez

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Sauce     Ingredient

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head of garlic (peeled)
2 medium onions (peeled)
1 red bell pepper (stemmed and seeded)
2 medium green bell peppers (stemmed and seeded)
2 large tomatoes
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Use the sofrito with rice, stews, beans, or a protein, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 quart (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SOFRITO



Sofrito image

A stash of this flavorful Spanish sauce means you're always one step ahead. The only thing easier than making it is finding ways to use it. Try it in Shrimp and Mussels with Sofrito or Chicken with Sofrito. For perfect portions, freeze sofrito in ice cube trays, then transfer to a zip-top bag to store.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds plum tomatoes
2 red bell peppers
2 medium yellow onions
5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bunch cilantro, large stems trimmed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Combine with garlic and cilantro. In batches, pulse mixture in a food processor until finely chopped. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced, 25 to 30 minutes (reduce heat if browning at edge). To store, let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate, up to 2 weeks, or freeze, up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

SOFRITO



Sofrito image

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

1 whole garlic bulb
1 medium green pepper, quartered
1 medium onion, quartered
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 plum tomato, quartered

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.

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