SOFRITO....PUERTO RICAN

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Sofrito....Puerto Rican image

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

1 onion, large
6 -7 tomatoes, large
16 garlic cloves, small peeled
8 aji dulces sweet peppers
1 cilantro, bunch stems cut off
5 culantro, leaves
1 red bell pepper, large
1 green pepper, medium to large
salt
1 tablespoon salt (you will have to add by taste, and you will need more than this)

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

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