Sofrito
This is a creative and delicious sofrito recipe that is a classic Latin American sauce used as a base for many dishes. It is made with a combination of onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. The sofrito is simmered until the vegetables are very soft and the sauce has thickened, then blended until smooth. It can be served as a sauce for grilled meats, rice, or beans, used as a marinade, or as a base for soups and stews.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 red bell peppers chopped
- 2 green bell peppers chopped
- 4 ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Add the bell peppers and sauté for another 5 minutes, until they are soft.
- Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sofrito simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the sofrito from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the sofrito to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Serve the sofrito as a sauce for grilled meats, rice, or beans. It can also be used as a marinade or a base for soups and stews.
- Enjoy your delicious and creative sofrito recipe!