Sofrito is a base for the delicious Cuban rice and beans called Moros y Cristianos. It is also used for many soups and stews as well. It keeps for a week or so in the refrigerator. Making it from scratch is easy and well worth the effort.
Cuba Sofrito ( Base for Moros Y Cristianos)
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Author: International Cuisine
Recipe type: Seasoning
Cuisine: Cuba
Serves: 1 quart
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 8 to 10 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 or 2 bay leaves
- Pinch of ground cumin
- Pinch of dried oregano
- ¾ cup Sherry, or to taste
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Saute tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin and oregano in oil slowly until all vegetables are limp. Add Sherry and let simmer. If you add the salt, taste beforehand as you might not need it at all. Yields about one quart.
