Simple Sofrito Recipe

Add all these ingredients into a blender, blend, and store. You can put it in a glass jar, or in ice trays, and freeze it (to last longer). It can also be stored in the refrigerator. If you would like to make a bigger batch you can simply add more of those same ingredients. 

Sofrito is used in many Puerto Rican dishes such as rice, soup, beans, and many more. It has a very strong and fresh smell. After you make it at home you might not want to go back to store bought Sofrito!

There are a variety of ways to make Sofrito. Some people add red pepper, olive oil, or plum tomatoes. There are also certain ingredients that you can add, but are hard to find in the United States one of them is cubanelle peppers.

Enjoy!

(Sofrito next to bacon)