Sofritodominican Republic Recipes

BASIC SOFRITO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, onions and tomato. Cook until the onions are soft and golden and the tomatoes have broken down, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add cilantro, and salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl. Use warm or at room temperature.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL (COCTEL DE CAMARONES) DOM REPUBLIC

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl (except shrimp), beating with a fork to mix thoroughly.
• Toss the shrimp with the sauce and serve cold.

COCO-LOCO (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)

Steps:

• Cut 3 inch hole in the coconut.
• Pour in the tequila, rum and gin.
• Add several ice cubes and stir in the grenadine.
• Throw in a slice of lemon and a straw.
• ENJOY.

SOFRITO(DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)

Steps:

• Roughly cut up all ingredients.
• Toss the wettest ones in a large food processor and give them a couple of quick pulses. This moistness will help process the rest of the ingredients(the tomatoes and tomatillos).
• Next, add the herbs - parsley and cilantro.
• Then, add as many of the other ingredients as you can fit.
• Give the processor several whirs and stirs. Keep adding whatever didn't fit before and pulse until you get a coarse blend. Some sofritos are really chunky, some are like a paste. You decide.
• Season with salt and pepper if you like, but it may be best to season the dish it goes in, in order to have more control.
• Refrigerate and use as needed.

PESCADO CON COCO (FISH IN COCONUT SAUCE - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)

Steps:

• Cut diagonal slices into fish about 1 1/2 inches apart.
• Combine the annatto, garlic and salt and rub onto the fish, rubbing into the slashes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook fish lightly on one side, then turn and cook the other side. It should color slightly, but won't be done.
• Lower the heat and add the peppers and onion, and cook until the onions are transparent.
• Add the coconut milk and simmer until reduced by half. Rotate the fish, being careful to keep it whole.
• Taste sauce and add additional salt, if desired. Remove from heat, plate with hot rice, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

SOFRITO BEANS(DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)

Steps:

• Heat up some oil in a medium pot.
• Add sofrito and cook past the point where it releases all its juices.
• To the point where it starts to get toasty. That is the yummy bits that will make your beans incredible.
• Next, add the beans.
• And splash in water or stock(stock preferred).
• Simmer gently until the beans are tender and flavorful. This takes about an hour.
• Season generously!

DOMINICAN SOFRITO

Steps:

• Peel Garlic, onions, and chop all ingredients. add all ingredients to food processor or blender thoroughly blend ingredients to an even consistency.