Red sofrito recipe

What is sofrito? Learn about this flavourful cooking base of slow-sauteed vegetables used in many Spanish and Latin American dishes

Only 5 minutes with a blender and you have this aromatic Puerto Rican flavoring which can be added to various dishes of this Caribbean country!

Beatriz Santiago on Instagram: "Red Tomato Based Sofrito Recipe 🇵🇷🧅🫑🍅🧄🌿 3 Large Tomatoes 2 Large Red Pepper 1 Large Red Onion Bunch Culantro or Cilantro 1/2lbs Garlic 2Tbs Annato Powder"

A slow-cooked tomato based concentrate used to flavor rice, beans, chicken or beef stews.

Having great sofrito means you're on the fast track to great paella. Sofrito is the base magic. I'm going to argue, you need an hour to make it great.

When the garden is overflowing with chili peppers, bell peppers, tomatoes and cilantro, I put them all together in one recipe! Sofrito is the answer--a Puerto Rican raw salsa. This healthy and delicious sauce adds some serious flavor to your meals. Think black beans, salad dressing, roasted veggies, taco topping, and more!

Beatriz Santiago on Instagram: "Red Tomato Based Sofrito Recipe 🇵🇷🧅🫑🍅🧄🌿 3 Large Farm Tomatoes 1 Large Red Pepper 1 Large Red Onion Bunch Culantro or Cilantro 1/2lbs-1lbs Garlic 1lbs Sweet Peppers 4Tbs Annato Powder or Paprika 2Tbs Turmeric"

Enhance your dishes with Puerto Rican sofrito! A blend of peppers, cilantro, culantro, garlic, and onions with citrus and cumin. Perfect for flavorful meals.

Homemade Puerto Rican sofrito recipe to use in a variety of Puerto Rican dishes including soups, stews, rice, and beans.

If you know some recipes from Spain then you know that the backbone of Spanish cooking when we talk about savory dishes is onion, garlic, and olive oil. There is a recipe that allows you to cook these and other vegetables to perfection, and have a sauce that can be used in different ways. We are talking about the Spanish sofrito recipe.