My dearest friend, Wayne, is from Puerto Rico. He has always enjoyed foods from home. His mother shared her recipe for one of the most incredible seasonings I have ever used in cooking. The taste and smell are both incredible. Wayne gives me grief for eating it on crackers with melted cheddar. He insists it is only used in cooking; I call it Puerto Rican salsa!
2 large red bell peppers, cut into pieces
1 small or 1/2 large onion, cut into pieces
6-8 garlic cloves
1+ bunch of cilantro
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
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*Put in container and store in fridge for up to one month, or
*Freeze in ice cube trays; place frozen cubes in freezer bag. Thaw cubes as needed.
Sofrito is great as an addition to almost any recipe! I regularly add it to sauteed veggies, beans, and even meats.
It makes an incredible marinade for meats; add 2+ tbsp and balsamic vinegar to your marinade for incredible-tasting pork, chicken, fish, or beef.
*Recipe given to me by Wilda Martinez, an incredible woman who raised 5 sons in Puerto Rico. They moved to America when Wayne was in high school. Every one of Wilda’s sons has served in our armed forces. Wayne has served in the Army for almost 20 years.
