Sofrito
10 servings15 min prep15 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Sofrito
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Sofrito, an aromatic base of sautéed onion, pepper, garlic, and tomato, traces to Spanish and Mediterranean cooking and was carried to the Caribbean and Latin America through colonization. Puerto Rican and other Latin kitchens developed their own distinct versions, foundational to countless rice and bean dishes.
Ingredients
Scale:· 10 servings
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1Blend onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro into a coarse paste.
- 2Warm olive oil in a pan and cook the paste over medium heat, stirring, 10-12 minutes until fragrant and reduced.
- 3Season with salt. Use as a base for rice, beans, and stews.
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