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Sofrito
Here’s a basic Cuban sofrito. The ingredients will vary depending on the recipe. Sometimes ingredients are added, omitted or muted, but this sofrito recipe is a good place to start.
Course condiment
Cuisine Cuban
Keyword cuban food
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 81 kcal
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Medium Onion small diced 3-4 Garlic Cloves minced 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Heat the olive oil in a skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Cook the sofrito for 1-2 minutes, stirring almost constantly.
That’s it for the sofrito. You can deglaze with wine, or add tomato sauce, broth, whatever the recipe calls for.
Calories: 81 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 324 mg | Potassium: 90 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 61 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 1 mg