Abuela’s Green Sofrito
This vibrant green sofrito is the aromatic base of countless Puerto Rican dishes. Fresh herbs, peppers, garlic, and spices blend together into a flavorful sauce that instantly builds depth in your cooking.
Servings: 2 Cups
Equipment
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro (the freshest you can find!)
- 1 bunch culantro (the freshest you can find!)
- 1 medium Spanish onion roughly chopped
- 5 green ají dulce peppers roughly chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper roughly chopped
- 12 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, culantro, chopped onion, ají dulce peppers, green bell pepper, garlic, oregano, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
- Use immediately, or transfer the sofrito to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, pour the sofrito into an ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe bag and use as needed.