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Puerto Rican sofrito (recaito)

Green herb and pepper base of culantro, cilantro, ají dulce, onion and garlic—the start of most PR dishes.

Time
15min
Steps
5
Puerto Rican sofrito (recaito), photographed from above

Ingredients

32 servings

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Allergens

None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Roughly chop everything.

    2. 2

      Blend in batches to a coarse purée.

    3. 3

      Add a splash of water if needed.

    4. 4

      Jar or freeze in ice cube trays.

    5. 5

      Use 2–3 tbsp to start beans, rice and stews.

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