Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes, and this one is better than store-bought (it’s difficult to find in the stores in the western United States). Sofrito can be added to beans, rice, soups, and stews; you name it.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: Not available
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 80
Ingredients
- 10 ají dulce peppers, tops removed
- 4 onions, cut into large chunks
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 3 medium heads garlic, peeled
- 25 cilantro stems (with leaves)
- 25 recao stems (with leaves)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Steps
- Combine ají dulce peppers, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, and garlic in a food processor; pulse a few times. Add cilantro stems, recao stems, salt, and pepper. Process until a semi-chunky salsa (not watery) consistency is reached.
- Store in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Use as needed or freeze in portions.
