SOFRITO CUBANO
Sofrito is the base of many typically Cuban recipes. It is the aromatic preparation of fresh vegetables and herbs lightly fried together. It isn't the flavor itself but about building layers of flavor. In our home in Cuba, they used to chop all the ingredients(with exception of the bay leaf) in a blender and store in a jar with olive oil on the top. It lasts up to a week, and would be doled out as needed and then the bay leaf would be added; sautéed and simmered as directed. The secret to a good sofrito is to let it simmer a while so that all the tastes can marry. Many times when there was no saffron to add we would use "bijol" which can be found in Latin grocery stores or where Goya spices are sold.
Provided by Manami
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 1 jar of condiment
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sauté tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin and oregano in oil slowly until all vegetables are limp.
- Add Sherry and let simmer.
- If you add the salt, taste beforehand as you might not need it at all.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1623, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 100.9, Carbohydrate 116.6, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 48.6, Protein 14.3
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