Sofrito Básico Recipes

AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO RECIPE

Steps:

• Once everything has been rinsed and seeded, in small batches blend them in either a food processor or blender. (They may have to be done in batches. Onions are great on the bottom, they give off a lot of liquid once blended.)
• Refrigerate in a sealed container. Freeze in small containers extras that will not be used within the next two weeks

SOFRITO: A BASE FOR MANY DISHES

Steps:

• In a sauce pot set on medium, cook the bacon in the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add red and yellow peppers, onions, and garlic, and saute until soft. Add the habanero, jalapeno, and saffron, cook for 1 minute. Add the sherry and cream if desired. Reduce by 1/4, cool and puree in a blender.

MOM'S HOMEMADE SOFRITO

Steps:

• Blend onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, cilantro, and garlic in a blender, in batches if necessary, into a smooth paste.

SOFRITO BASICO

Steps:

• Remove skins from onion and garlic.
• Remove seeds from green and sweet chili peppers.
• Rinse in water.
• Then finely chop these ingredients, including the cilantro.
• Place a heavy-bottomed pot over low heat; add oil and oregano.
• Add the chopped ingredients.
• Continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure an even blending of the flavors.
• Now you are ready to continue with the rest of the dish being prepared.

BASIC SOFRITO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, onions and tomato. Cook until the onions are soft and golden and the tomatoes have broken down, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add cilantro, and salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl. Use warm or at room temperature.

BASIC SOFRITO

Steps:

• Melt the butter or heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and golden and the tomato is broken down and pasty. This should take about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.