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Puerto Rican Sofrito
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Puerto Rican Sofrito

Ingredients

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Puerto Rican Sofrito

Instructions

Instructions

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Combine the chopped yellow onion, green onions, green pepper, red pepper, garlic cloves, cilantro, and culantro in a large mixing bowl. Working in batches, blend about one-third of the vegetables at a time in a food processor or blender with about ¼ cup water to create a very finely chopped sauce or paste, similar to pesto or chimichurri. (You may not need all the water.)
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Transfer each batch of sofrito to another mixing bowl. Once all of the sofrito is blended, season with salt, black pepper, sazón, and olive oil. Stir well and portion out into small plastic containers or ice cube trays. The sofrito keeps in the fridge for about one week or in the freezer for up to six months (once frozen, transfer cubes to zip-top freezer bags for easy use).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Herb Preservation Hack 🌱
    Blanch cilantro and culantro briefly in boiling water before blending to lock in vibrant green color and prevent browning in your sofrito.
  • Flavor Intensity Boost 🌶️
    Roast bell peppers before chopping to add a deeper, smokier dimension to your sofrito that elevates the entire sauce's complexity.
  • Freezing Pro Technique ❄️
    Use silicone ice cube trays for freezing sofrito, which makes pop-out easier and prevents staining plastic containers with the sauce's intense color.
  • Aromatics Layering Trick 🧅
    Mince garlic and onions first, letting them sit for 10 minutes before blending to activate their enzymatic reactions and maximize flavor development.
  • Storage Longevity Secret 🏺
    Add a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil on top of stored sofrito to create an air-tight seal that prevents oxidation and extends refrigerator shelf life.
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