Sofrito Substitute Recipes

PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO

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Recipe for how to make Puerto Rican sofrito which is used as the flavor base in Puerto Rican cuisine.

Provided by www.kitchengidget.com

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 large green bell peppers
3 large Spanish onions
2 bags of aji dulce (about 10 peppers)) OR 1 red bell pepper
1 head of garlic, peeled
1 large bunch of cilantro
1/2 bunch of recao (about 15 leaves)

Steps:

Remove stems and seeds from bell peppers. Cut into quarters.
Peel the onion and cut into quarters.
Remove stems and seeds from aji dulce.
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor or blender until finely minced.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator if using within a few weeks.
Or, freeze in small portions (about 1-2 heaping tablespoons) for later use. Ice cube trays work well for this. After frozen, store sofrito cubes in an airtight freezer bag and use as needed. No need to thaw before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Sodium 1 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO

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Sofrito is the secret to many Hispanic Caribbean recipes. It is a fragrant aromatic puree of peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. The magic herb in this fragrant mixture is cilantro. My family's recipe produces a sofrito that is very flavorful, complex and oh-so-delicious! Use it in soups and stews as well as in rice dishes. Freeze whatever portions will not be used within 2 weeks. They will keep for about 3 months in the freezer.

Provided by MKCortes (Latin Goddess)

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
10 sweet chile peppers (ajicitos dulces), seeded
1 large yellow onion, quartered
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
2 plum tomatoes, seeded
25 cloves garlic, peeled and trimmed
2 bunches fresh cilantro, ends trimmed
2 bunches culantro
¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
5 large leaves Caribbean wild oregano (oregano brujo)
2 tablespoons capers
½ cup olive oil, or more as needed
¼ cup water

Steps:

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Cut green bell pepper and red bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Place peppers cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
Roast under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Seal to let peppers steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Remove skins under running water and discard. Chop flesh into large pieces.
Place pepper pieces, sweet chile peppers, onion, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, culantro, olives, oregano, and capers in a blender or food processor. Blend, adding 1/2 cup olive oil and water in batches, until mixture is pureed but some chunks remain.
Divide blended mixture among four 16-ounce containers, filling each 3/4 of the way. Top each with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil to help preserve mixture. Close containers and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 28.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SOFRITO

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Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes, and this one is better than store bought (difficult to find in the stores in the Western United States). This can be added to beans, rice, soups, stews, you name it.

Provided by FIVEBRIGS

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a food processor, combine green peppers, red peppers ajies dulces, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Add cilantro, recao, salt, and pepper. Process to the consistency of semi-chunky salsa (not watery). Place in a resealable plastic freezer bag, and use as needed, or freeze in portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 89 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SOFRITO SAUCE

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Make and share this Sofrito sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon annatto seeds (achiote)
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 dash dried oregano
1 dash fresh ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in electric blender; process until smooth.
Cover and chill (or freeze up to 1 month).
Yield: 2/3 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.9, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 243.9, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 2.7

SOFRITO

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Sofrito - a blend of garlic, onions, peppers and recao (culantro) - is the backbone of Puerto Rican flavor. Also referred to as recaito, it's typically sautéed in oil as the foundation for sauces, braises, beans, stews and rice dishes. It's also adaptable, and can yield a lighter, more verdant flavor if sautéed for 2 to 3 minutes, and a richer flavor if sautéed for 7 to 10 minutes and combined with tomato sauce. This recipe yields about 3 cups, which is probably more than you'll use for any recipe, but it keeps well. My grandmother often kept sofrito in the freezer stored in a repurposed plastic margarine container, or frozen into cubes and saved in plastic zip-top bags. If kept in the refrigerator, it's best if used within a week, but can be frozen for up to six months. You can also put it into a pan with hot oil straight from the freezer, though it may sputter a smidge.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories condiments

Time 5m

Yield About 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
3 ají dulce or amarillo peppers (or mini bell peppers), seeded and coarsely chopped (see Notes)
6 large garlic cloves
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
6 fresh culantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped (see Notes)
6 fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a large food processor or blender, blend the peppers and garlic until smooth.
Add the onion and blend until smooth, then add the culantro and cilantro, and blend until smooth. The sofrito will keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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