Sofrito is a basic tomato sauce that is common in Mediterranean Caribbean and Spanish cuisine. Given the many variations of the sauce each chef from these regions has a different version a favorite way to use it and a secret ingredient that makes their sofrito the best in the world.
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Spanish Sofrito Recipe
In short sofrito is a thick savory paste typically made with tomatoes garlic onions sometimes peppers and sometimes fresh herbs. It’s the foundation of an endless number of dishes from Spanish paella to Colombian arroz con pollo to soups empanadas egg dishes and stews. Busy households keep a jar of sofrito on hand because its delicious flavor makes it a great base to start any dish. Think of it as a condiment: you can cook with it marinate meats in it dip your chips in it make rice with it top arepas with it and even roast vegetables and potatoes with it.
Our Spanish Sofrito recipe gently cooks the ingredients to soften the acidity of the tomatoes and create a perfect blend of flavors. Double the quantities store in the fridge for up to 5 days and freeze the rest in an ice cube tray to use as your veggie “broth” to flavor any savory dish.
1 medium yellow onion
