MEXICAN ESSENTIALS: SOFRITO SAUCE BASE
Some people define a sofrito sauce as a Mexican pasta/tomato sauce. Whatever you choose to call it, it is the base for many great South-of-the Border recipes. You make this base and then add the spices you want to fit the recipe you are making. I usually make a couple of batches of this yummy sauce and freeze what I do not need....
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Sauces
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. I listed cumin as an optional item; however, to me it is not optional... it is a necessity.
- 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
- 4. Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-low heat.
- 5. When the butter melts, give the pan a swirl to mix the oil and butter, then add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, bay leaves, and rosemary.
- 6. Cook over low heat, until the onions are soft and translucent, but not brown, about 12 - 15 minutes.
- 7. Chef's Tip: The secret to a flavorful sofrito, is to let the veggies slowly cook and release their flavors. This sauce should never come to a boil.
- 8. Add the wine and allow to cook for an additional 4 - 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes, and simmer over low heat for an additional 40 - 50 minutes.
- 9. Chef's Note: While the sauce is simmering, add some salt, and other optional spices, to taste.
- 10. Fish out the bay leaves and keep cool until needed. It will keep a week in the fridge, and several months in the freezer.
- 11. PLATE/PRESENT
- 12. Use as a base sauce for a yummy paella, spooned over rice, or in any South-of-Border recipe. Enjoy.
- 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN SOFRITO
Sofrito is the secret to many Hispanic Caribbean recipes. It is a fragrant aromatic puree of peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. The magic herb in this fragrant mixture is cilantro. My family's recipe produces a sofrito that is very flavorful, complex and oh-so-delicious! Use it in soups and stews as well as in rice dishes. Freeze whatever portions will not be used within 2 weeks. They will keep for about 3 months in the freezer.
Provided by MKCortes (Latin Goddess)
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut green bell pepper and red bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Place peppers cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Roast under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Seal to let peppers steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Remove skins under running water and discard. Chop flesh into large pieces.
- Place pepper pieces, sweet chile peppers, onion, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, culantro, olives, oregano, and capers in a blender or food processor. Blend, adding 1/2 cup olive oil and water in batches, until mixture is pureed but some chunks remain.
- Divide blended mixture among four 16-ounce containers, filling each 3/4 of the way. Top each with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil to help preserve mixture. Close containers and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 28.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MOM'S HOMEMADE SOFRITO
This is a paste I use mostly for making Spanish rice, but you may find other dishes to use it in as well. Store in the refrigerator.
Provided by Lisa Torres
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, cilantro, and garlic in a blender, in batches if necessary, into a smooth paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BLOND SOFFRITTO BASE
This aromatic soffritto is used to make Yellow-Pepper Soup from chef Marco Canora's "Salt to Taste" cookbook. Photo credit: John Kernick
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Vegetables
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place celery in the bowl of a food processor; process until minced (you should have about 1 cup). Repeat process with carrots (you should have about 1 cup).
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is no longer steaming and vegetables are caramelized, about 1 hour.
BLONDE SOFFRITO BASE
This recipe has been adapted from "Craft of Cooking" by Tom Colicchio.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Vegetables
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large straight-sided skillet, combine red onion, celery, and fennel. Add oil, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are the color of straw, about 45 minutes. Use immediately, or cool to room temperature and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months.
SOFRITO
A stash of this flavorful Spanish sauce means you're always one step ahead. The only thing easier than making it is finding ways to use it. Try it in Shrimp and Mussels with Sofrito or Chicken with Sofrito. For perfect portions, freeze sofrito in ice cube trays, then transfer to a zip-top bag to store.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coarsely chop tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Combine with garlic and cilantro. In batches, pulse mixture in a food processor until finely chopped. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced, 25 to 30 minutes (reduce heat if browning at edge). To store, let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate, up to 2 weeks, or freeze, up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g
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