sofrito - the beginning of a great dish
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Sofrito is a great start to any Cuban dish -- each cook has their own version.
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yield
1 cup
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For sofrito - the beginning of a great dish
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2 Tbspvegetable oil
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1 mdonion, chopped
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1green bell pepper, chopped
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5 clovegarlic, chopped
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2 mdroma tomatoes, chopped
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1/4 tspground cuming
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1/2 tspdried oregano
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salt and pepper
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1 sm8 oz. can tomato sauce
How To Make sofrito - the beginning of a great dish
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1Heat oil to medium-high heat and add onion and green pepper and cook until tender. Add the garlic, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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2Season the onion mixture with salt, pepper, oregano and cumin. Stir well and continue cooking until vegetables break down and become soft.
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3Add the tomatoes and cook until all liquid is released and then gradually add the tomato sauce. Simmer until the sauce turns nice and red. Adjust seasonings to your taste. Puree the mixture in a blender until smooth.
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4Add the sauce to your favorite meat, poultry or vegetable dish.
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