Sofrito is the "holy trinity" cooking base of latin food(there are more than 3 ingredients). If you like cuban food and cannot find it log onto www.icuban.com. They have delicious recipes that are easy to follow I usually make a big batch of this cooking base and divide it in ice cube trays and freeze. When I run out this recipe will tide me over until I can make the large one. This recipe you will be able to find the ingredients everywhere except cilantro you can leave it out too
1 large yellow onion or 2 med yellow onions
1 green pepper membrane and seeds removed
1 red pepper membrane and seeds removed
1 whole head of garlic peeled
2-3 plum tomatoes
1 bunch of cilantro leaves and tender stems only
1 tbs cumin powder
1 tbs oregano
1 tbs of dried parsley or a half a bunch fresh.
The juice and pulp of 2 limes.
Process all of this in a food processor or blender until it forms a purée. By all means if you like it chunkier then process to your liking. Separate into containers and freeze.
1/4-1/2 cup of this base is sufficient for any recipe.
I use it in my yellow rice
Any color beans
Chili
Marinade for pernil
Beef stew (Cuban style)
In my hamburgers
I am also willing to share recipes too!
1 large yellow onion or 2 med yellow onions
1 green pepper membrane and seeds removed
1 red pepper membrane and seeds removed
1 whole head of garlic peeled
2-3 plum tomatoes
1 bunch of cilantro leaves and tender stems only
1 tbs cumin powder
1 tbs oregano
1 tbs of dried parsley or a half a bunch fresh.
The juice and pulp of 2 limes.
Process all of this in a food processor or blender until it forms a purée. By all means if you like it chunkier then process to your liking. Separate into containers and freeze.
1/4-1/2 cup of this base is sufficient for any recipe.
I use it in my yellow rice
Any color beans
Chili
Marinade for pernil
Beef stew (Cuban style)
In my hamburgers
I am also willing to share recipes too!
