RECAITO
There really is no translation for this mixture of onion, garlic, peppers and green herbs. Recao is culantro in Puerto Rican-speak, so this seasoning is called recaito, or "little culantro." You can buy it in bottles in some ethnic grocery stores but why? when it's so simple to make. Use in dishes like Cuban black beans or Puerto Rican style pot roast, where you want the flavor but not the color or extra liquid that you have in a sofrito. Culantro is the defining flavor.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Onions
Time 13m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the onion and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
- With the motor running, add the remaining ingredients, one at a time and process, until the mixture is smooth.
- Set aside the amount you need for the recipe you're preparing.
- Pack the remaining recaito in ½-cup portions in sealable plastic bags and store in freezer.
- *** Cooks notes:
- *** Ajices Dulces, also known as cachucha or ajicitos are tiny sweet peppers with a hint of heat. They range in color from light to medium green and yellow to red and orange. They add freshness and an herby note to anything you cook. Do not mistake them for Scotch bonnet or Habanero chilies (which they look like)--those two pack a wallop when it comes to heat.
- *** Culantro is not cilantro. It has long leaves with tapered tips and serrated edges. When it comes to flavor, culantro is like cilantro times ten.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.9
SOFRITO- PUERTO RICAN COOKING BASE (RECAITO)
Sofrito is a general term for a Latin cooking base. It is used in Italian and Spanish cuisines, and across Latin America and the Caribbean and beyond to add delicious flavor to soups, meat, braises, and more. It is a puree of peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. In nearly any recipe where you might start by chopping these...
Provided by Margaret G
Categories Other Sauces
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Wash and chop all ingredients into rough chunks. No need to remove the cilantro stems, as they are tender and flavorful.
- 2. Using a food processor (a blender is not recommended), process sofrito, in batches if necessary, until finely incorporated, but not liquified.
- 3. Using dedicated ice cube trays (don't use the trays for ice cubes after using for sofrito or your drink will taste BAD!), freeze sofrito in cubes, then, if desired, transfer to freezer bags for long term storage. Each cube is about a tablespoon, but measuring is not super important. Flavor is good, give or take a little! Fresh sofrito lasts about a week in the fridge. Just pop a cube or two or 3 into your saute pan to start your cooking, or thaw and stuff under chicken skin before roasting. The possibilities are endless!
- 4. I have two other Puerto Rican recipes that feature sofrito- Sopa de Salchichon ("salami soup") and the official dish of Puerto Rico, Arroz con Gandules ("Rice with pigeon peas").
More about "recaito recipe card cilantro base recipes"
RECAITO (PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO) | THE SECRET TO PUERTO RICAN …
From thenoshery.com
4.5/5 (28)Total Time 15 minsCategory Condiment/SpreadCalories 53 per serving
QUICK AND EASY RECIPES TO ENJOY AT HOME | GOYA FOODS
From goya.com
ONE PAN CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE - GOYA FOODS
From goya.com
RECAITO - COOKING BASES | GOYA FOODS
From goya.com
10 BEST GOYA RECAITO RECIPES | YUMMLY
From yummly.com
RECAITO (PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO) RECIPE - SIMPLY RECIPES
From simplyrecipes.com
5/5 (1)Category SauceAuthor Marta RiveraCalories 7 per serving
CILANTRO RICE - GOYA FOODS
From goya.com
Servings 8Total Time 35 mins
WHAT IS CULANTRO, AND HOW TO USE IT - SERIOUS EATS
From seriouseats.com
27 EASY AND TASTY RECAITO RECIPES BY HOME COOKS - COOKPAD
From cookpad.com
GOYA 24 OZ. RECAITO CILANTRO COOKING BASE - WEBSTAURANTSTORE
From webstaurantstore.com
10 BEST CHICKEN RECAITO RECIPES | YUMMLY
From yummly.com
RECAITO RECIPE: CILANTRO BASE | RECIPE | RECAITO RECIPE, RECIPES, FOOD
From pinterest.ca
RECAITO WITH CULANTRO – BONNIE PLANTS
From bonnieplants.com
45 CILANTRO RECIPES FOR HERB LOVERS | TASTE OF HOME
From tasteofhome.com
RECAITO RECIPE—PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO - THE SPRUCE EATS
From thespruceeats.com
RECAITO RECIPE: CILANTRO BASE | RECIPE | RECAITO RECIPE, RECIPES, …
From pinterest.com
PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO- AUTHENTIC CULANTRO COOKING BASE
From senseandedibility.com
RECAITO RECIPE: CILANTRO BASE | RECIPE | RECAITO RECIPE, …
From pinterest.com
RECAITO RECIPE: CILANTRO BASE | RECIPE | RECAITO RECIPE, …
From pinterest.com
RECIPES USING RECAITO CILANTRO BASE : TOP PICKED FROM OUR EXPERTS
From recipeschoice.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love