How To Make Sofrito

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There are different styles of sofrito.
In this video, I show you one of the
ways I make sofrito.

First off, what is it? Sofrito is a puree of
vegetables and herbs that is used as a
cooking base in some Puerto Rican
dishes such as, soups, stews, and rice.

Depending on the region or taste of the
cook, the sofrito will take on a different
look and taste.

For the most part, there is "recaito" which
is a totally green colored puree mix used
to give lots of flavor to meals.

If you use colored bell peppers, like reds,
yellows, and oranges, your sofrito is going
to take on a red tint. Add "sazon," and the
safron in it will give it another dose of red color.

Use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of olive oil when
blending vegetables. Make sure you cut
up vegetables in small pieces especially
if using a blender. I even cut up the garlic
cloves I used in my style of sofrito. It'll
save your blender's motor:)

NOTE: You can add salt to your sofrito or
add sazon to add a saltier taste. I prefer
to leave it out and then add salt to the
meal as I cook it. If you're trying to
decrease use of sodium/salt in your
meals, then this is the way to go.

There is no heat in the sofrito. The
peppers used are sweet.

The idea is to give the meal a blast
of succulent taste without any kick
behind it. That's just the way it is!

Now if you want to add heat go for
it but then remember it's no longer
Puerto Rican sofrito.

By adding diced tomatoes, and
spicy peppers, you've converted this
recipe into a mouth watering,
smooth salsa which ends up being
super tasty with chips.

Enjoy!

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[islandgirl3330]

PRStyle: What do you use it for?

Thanks.

[PuertoRicanStyle]

@islandgirl3330 I use it in certain Puerto Rican dishes. It gives the recipes lots of flavor.

[i1m2r3c4]

siempre me envian sofrito de PR, pero ahora no tendre q esperar tanto!!!que bueno q la encontre por'aqui!! para mi una principiante en la cocina, simplemente awesome jajajaja!!!

[PuertoRicanStyle]

@i1m2r3c4 You are so welcome. Now you're going to be making it for sure. Glad you found the videos.

[MrLouieLove]

wow it's funny u say sweet peppers because i remember ma dukes...using Jamaican hot peppers...the small ones that resemble your overgrown sweet ones lol and yes we'd use some sweets but not in the sofrito but added into rice and then some sweet peppers for decoration on top of rice in the end...voila!! lol love ya vids...but again why haven't u used the jamaican peppers which many puerto ricans like my huge family usually cook with.....

[PuertoRicanStyle]

@MrLouieLove Hi MrLouieLove I normally don't use the Jamaican hot peppers because in the region I lived in PR and my family normally does not use them. I'm sure it's like any place that each region does things a little different. One thing is for sure and that is that my husband would love the Jamaican peppers in the rice but me I'm a wimp with the spicy stuff:) Do love jerk chicken...I kinda endure it because it's sooo good:) Thanks for visiting!

[Medinas214]

Found this video over a year ago and thanks to you I have mastered making sofrito. I use it in almost everything!!! Thanks... muchos abrazos y un besote! :)

[salseli1]

Well done ! You just reminded me I have to make some SOFRITO !!!

[sexysmile1217]

Muchas gracias por su video por que mi esposo es puertorriqueño y siempre me pedía que le pusiera sofrito a la comida no sabia lo que era hasta que vi su video y lo hice y le gusto el olor de su sofrito.

[ReliProductions]

Awesome video now I can have food that tastes like when I was back home!

[Kinyemi446]

This video is just what I need to get started making my own sofrito. I was buying it in the jar (Goya), but it goes bad so fast and I waste my money! This recipe is awesome and you explained everything so well. You are definitely going to be added to my favorites. The African-American community will be thanking you on their knees once I get this down to a science. Thanks again.

[CDevious1]

@PuertoRicanStyle I put my sofrito in my beans. Rice and Beans w/ Pork Chops= Delicioso

[LadyVLovely]

Love the Idea of freezing the sofrito....

[danielasylvester]

Awsome video, gracias! :)