Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito
This authentic Puerto Rican sofrito is the flavorful base used in countless dishes like arroz con gandules, stews, and beans. Packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and peppers, it’s a must-have in any Puerto Rican kitchen!
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Equipment
- 1 bender or food processor
Ingredients
- ½ lb ajíes dulces sweet peppers, deseeded
- 1 bunch recao culantro, rinsed and trimmed
- ⅓ lb garlic cloves about 2 whole bulbs, peeled
- 1 bunch cilantro rinsed and trimmed
- 2 small onions or 1 large, peeled and quartered
- 1 red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1 green bell pepper roughly chopped
- Splash of water to help blend
Instructions
- Remove seeds from ajíes dulces and chop all peppers into manageable pieces.
- Peel and chop onions into quarters.
- Trim and rinse recao and cilantro, removing any wilted or discolored leaves.
- Add a portion of each ingredient to a blender or food processor along with a splash of water.
- Blend until smooth, repeating in batches as needed.
- Combine all blended batches in a large bowl and stir well.
- Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a week or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.