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Sofrito

Illyanna Maisonet, from Diasporican

Prep Time

5-10 minutes

Cook Time

5-10 minutes

A perfect pairing with Illyanna's Carne Guisada or Califas Shrimp.

Sofrito

Ingredients

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered

  • 1 yellow onion, quartered

  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 1 green bell pepper, quartered

  • 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped

  • 1 bunch culantro, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. In a blender, process the tomatoes until finely chopped. Add the onion and garlic and process until finely chopped and incorporated. Add the bell pepper, cilantro, and culantro and process until the mixture is well combined and mostly smooth.

  2. You can use the sofrito immediately, cover it and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, or pour it into an ice-cube tray and freeze for up to 6 months.
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