Sofrito

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• If available, add:
• 3-4 stems & leaves of cilantro
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 medium to large green bell pepper
• 1 medium to large onion
• 1 medium tomato
• 3 recao leaves
• 3 ajices dulce (small sweet peppers)

Details

Adapted from elagasse.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix ingredients in a morter and pestle or in a food processor.

When ready to use, simmer on low heat in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil- olive, canola, corn, etc. This recipe for the Sofrito yields enough for an average recipe - if you double a recipe, then you would also double the amount of sofrito.

You may also make two, three, or more times the amount above and freeze the sofrito in small containers, to be used when you are preparing your next recipe!

Makes about 1/2 Cup