Sofrito

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Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes, and this one is better than store-bought (it's difficult to find in the stores in the western United States). Sofrito can be added to beans, rice, soups, and stews; you name it.

Submitted by FIVEBRIGS
Updated on July 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
80
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 80 servings

  • 10 ají dulce peppers, tops removed

  • 4 onions, cut into large chunks

  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 3 medium heads garlic, peeled

  • 25 cilantro stems (with leaves)

  • 25 recao stems (with leaves)

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine ají dulce peppers, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, and garlic in a food processor; pulse a few times. Add cilantro stems, recao stems, salt, and pepper. Process until a semi-chunky salsa (not watery) consistency is reached.

  2. Store in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Use as needed or freeze in portions.

Recipe Tips

Ají dulce is a common ingredient in Puerto Rican recipes. It's a small sweet red pepper. If you can't find it, use red bell pepper.

Recao is a popular Caribbean herb with many aliases: culantro, long coriander, ngo-gai, and Mexican coriander. It can be found in Latin grocery stores. You can substitute cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

10 Calories
0g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 80
Calories 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 58mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.