sofrito.md

Sofrito

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 clove garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• 1/2 large green bell pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 1 teaspoon annatto
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 dash pepper

Directions

1. Chop onion and bell pepper, mince garlic clove
2. Heat oil in skillet and add onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook until onions and peppers become soft then add the remaining ingredients.
4. Cook this mixture until it turns a dark red color.
5. Put the Sofrito in jars or plastic containers. It keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge or months in the freezer.
6. You can add more spices to the mix, red wine, olives, or sausage to add more flavor. To make more just multiply the recipe.