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Puerto Rican Sofrito

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Ingredients

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Puerto Rican Sofrito

1 yellow onion(small, roughly chopped)

4 green onions(roughly chopped)

1 green bell pepper(medium, seeded and roughly chopped)

1 red bell pepper(medium, seeded and roughly chopped)

1 garlic(small, cloves separated and peeled)

1 bundle cilantro(tough ends trimmed, coarsely chopped)

1 bundle cilantro(tough ends trimmed, coarsely chopped; or use more cilantro)

¾ cup water(about)

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

¾ tsp sazon seasoning(or 1/2 packet)

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Combine the chopped yellow onion, green onions, green pepper, red pepper, garlic cloves, cilantro, and culantro in a large mixing bowl. Working in batches, blend about one-third of the vegetables at a time in a food processor or blender with about ¼ cup water to create a very finely chopped sauce or paste, similar to pesto or chimichurri. (You may not need all the water.)

Transfer each batch of sofrito to another mixing bowl. Once all of the sofrito is blended, season with salt, black pepper, sazÃ³n, and olive oil. Stir well and portion out into small plastic containers or ice cube trays. The sofrito keeps in the fridge for about one week or in the freezer for up to six months (once frozen, transfer cubes to zip-top freezer bags for easy use).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pulse, Don't Puree 🔄
Use a food processor with short pulses rather than continuous blending to achieve the ideal texture—a chunky paste that releases flavor gradually rather than a smooth purée that can become bitter or oxidized.
Freeze in Ice Cube Trays for Perfect Portions 🧊
Portion sofrito into ice cube trays before freezing, then transfer cubes to zip-top bags; this lets you grab exactly 1-2 tablespoons at a time without thawing an entire container.
Toast Sazón Before Mixing 🌟
Lightly toast the sazón seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to your sofrito to bloom its annatto and spices, intensifying the flavor profile significantly.
Add Cilantro at the Very End ✂️
Reserve cilantro until the last pulse to prevent oxidation and preserve its bright, fresh herbaceous notes that define authentic Puerto Rican sofrito.
Blanch Peppers First for Cleaner Flavor 🫑
Briefly blanch bell peppers for 1-2 minutes before processing to remove raw vegetable harshness and create a more refined, rounded flavor that blends seamlessly into dishes.