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Basic Sofrito

By Hector Rodriguez, About.com

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Sofrito

© 2006 Hector Rodriguez
Sofrito is a versatile, aromatic puree of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic. It's the foundation of many Latin Caribbean dishes. There are many variations of this recipe, but this is the recipe I use most often because the ingredients are easy to find in any grocery store.

Store sofrito in a glass container in the refrigerator for immediate use or freeze sofrito in 1/4 to 1/2 cup portions for use at any time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 00 minutes

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

Preparation:

1. Chop and blend all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Serves: Makes about 1 quart.

Learn to make sofrito step by step.

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