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Puerto Rican Sofrito — Puerto Rican recipe
Puerto Rican Sofrito, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Puerto Rican Sofrito

The aromatic green flavor base of Puerto Rican cooking: green bell peppers, onions, sweet ají dulce peppers, a whole head of garlic, cilantro and culantro (recao) blitzed into a bright, fragrant purée. A spoonful or two starts rice, beans, stews and braises. Make a big batch and freeze it in cubes.

At a glance

Cuisine
Puerto Rican
Category
Condiment
Prep time
Total time
Makes
5 cups
Calories
About 15 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian

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