Sofrito

Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes, and this one is better than store-bought (it's difficult to find in the stores in the western United States). Sofrito can be added to beans, rice, soups, and stews; you name it.

Ingredients

  • 10 ají dulce peppers, tops removed
  • 4 onions, cut into large chunks
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3 medium heads garlic, peeled
  • 25 cilantro stems (with leaves)
  • 25 recao stems (with leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper