Sofrito Recipe

5 from 16 votes

Sofrito is a flavor base of chopped or pureed fresh peppers, onion, garlic, and herbs used in Latin American and Caribbean cooking, a “secret ingredient”.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cuban, Spanish

Keyword: chili peppers, recipe

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 16kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

2 green bell peppers seeded and chopped
2 cubanelle peppers seeded and chopped
4-5 aji dulce peppers seeded and chopped
1 large white onion chopped
8 cloves garlic chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves about 1 cup loosely packed
2 culantro leaves chopped (replace with extra cilantro if you can’t find it)
2 plum tomatoes chopped
Salt to taste
¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until you reach the consistency you prefer. Either chunky or very smooth.
Taste and adjust for salt.
Store in the refrigerator and uses as needed or freeze in small batches.

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Notes

Makes 3-4 cups.

Storage Information

Store in the refrigerator and use as needed or freeze in small batches. Sofrito will last 2 weeks when properly stored in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer.

Ice cube trays are great for making small portions you can use for just about anything to build flavor. Once they are frozen, transfer them into large freezer bags. Then keep in the freezer.

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