Puerto Rican Sofrito

DifficultyEasy

ServingsMakes 4-5 Cups

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time20 minutes

You can’t have Puerto Rican food without sofrito. This simple mix of onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cilantro is the flavor base for pretty much any dish the island has to offer.

Ingredients

  • 1 Head Garlic, cloves peeled
  • 2 Medium Yellow Onions, cut into large pieces
  • 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, cut into large pieces
  • 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, cut into large pieces
  • 1 Medium Yellow Bell Pepper, cut into large pieces
  • 1-2 Large Bunches of Cilantro, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Method:

  • 1

    In a large food processor add the garlic. Pulse until roughly chopped.

  • 2

    Add the onion and bell peppers. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

  • 3

    Add the cilantro, tender stems included. Pulse until finely chopped but stopping short of a purée.

Equipment

Notes

Not all cilantro bunches are created equal. Grab a second if yours isn’t big enough. You want a beautiful green sauce in the end. Grab an extra if you aren’t sure.

Culantro is traditional in sofrito. If it is available to you, add 4-6 leaves when adding in the cilantro.

You can store fresh sofrito in the refrigerator for a 1-2 days.

If you’re not using it right away, pour it into Souper Cubes or ice cube trays. Freeze overnight. Pop the cubes out of the tray and store them in a freezer bag.

Keywords:Puerto Rican Sofrito, Bell Peppers, Cilantro, Onions