Chef Emil’s Sofrito

Sofrito is an aromatic mixture of herbs, fruits, and vegetables used as a base ingredient in many Latin Caribbean cuisines.

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Makes

1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cubanelle pepper or green bell pepper
  • 1 to mato
  • 1 small onion peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • ½ bunch cilantro

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until you have a chunky but homogenous mix. Store in a glass jar in the fridge. The sofrito will keep for a month if you clean the lid well every time you open the jar.

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