Sofrito

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). This can be added to beans, rice, soups, and stews; you name it.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 10 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 10 ajies dulces peppers, tops removed
• 4 onions, cut into large chunks
• 3 medium heads garlic, peeled
• 25 cilantro stems (with leaves)
• 25 recao stems (with leaves)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ajies dulces 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.

Step 2

Store in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Use as needed or freeze in portions.