Sofrito

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Sofrito is a delicious seasoning from my native Puerto Rico. This seasoning is used in almost anything. It imparts a delicious flavor identity that says your cooking is from the islands. Ultimately, sofrito isa combination of the ingredients that appeal to your taste.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Servings: ounces

Calories: 12kcal

Author: Zoe Morman

Equipment

Immersion Blender

Ingredients

3 ounces peeled garlic
2 teaspoons dried orégano
1 onion peeled, and large diced
1 bunch cilantro
4 fresh culantro leaves
1 teaspoon peppercorn
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

I do not have a blender, but an immersion blender. So I use a 64 oz mason jar when I make Sofrito. Start by layering the culantro.
Followed by the rough chopped onion.
Add cilantro. These ingredients can be added, blended, and then added more if your receptacle is not big enough.
Add garlic cloves.
Add spices: Salt, peppercorns, and oregano. Feel free to use ground pepper if you do not have peppercorns. Peppercorns will grind in different sizes and textures and would sit well in the sofrito marinating.
Add cumin and coriander.
Add Oil. I do not add a lot of oil, just enough to keep things flowing and as a mild preservative. The oil blends and binds all the ingredients together.
Blend ingredients until all the big pieces are gone.

Notes

This sofrito can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later use. You can fill ice cube trays with the concoction, freeze them and store them in ziplock bags in the freezer. I used it regularly, so I do not take this step, but considering the amount it yields it is a great way to preserve it.

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