How to Make Sofrito

By Hector Rodriguez, About.com Guide

Sofrito is the secret ingredient in many Latin Caribbean dishes and it's so easy to make. It's a versatile, aromatic puree of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic. You may use a food processor or blender for desired reults. This recipe makes about 1 quart of sofrito.

Ingredients

• 2 medium green peppers, seeds removed
• 1 red sweet pepper, seeds removed
• 2 large tomatoes
• 2 medium onions, peeled
• 1 head of garlic, peeled
• 1 bunch cilantro leaves
• 1/2 bunch parsley leaves

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• Gather sofrito ingredients.
• Chop sofrito ingredients.
• Put chopped vegetables into food processor.
• Thoroughly blend ingredients.
• Store your sofrito.

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