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Sofrito (A type of Puerto Rican Seasoning) Recipe

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

**NOTE** If you cannot find ajies dulces peppers, you can substitute with 1 or 2 cubanelle peppers
Directions:
Directions:
In a food processor, combine green peppers, red peppers ajies dulces (or cubanelles), tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Add cilantro, recao (culantro), salt, and pepper. Process to the consistency of semi-chunky salsa (not watery) or oatmeal.. Place in a resealable plastic freezer bag, and use as needed, or freeze in portions.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Sofrito literally translates to "lightly fried" most likely because it is sauteéd, or lightly fried in every recipe for which it is used. Sofrito is a fragrant blend of herbs and spices used to season countless dishes, such as stews, beans, rice, alcapurrias, and meats.
It is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes.

**TIP** I like to make in large batches, freeze into individual cubes (using an ice tray) of about 2 tablespoons each, then place cubes in ziploc bags to be stored in freezer for easy use.

 

 

 

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