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Cuban Sofrito ( Base for Moros Y Cristianos)
A delicious little base used in many Cuban dishes.
Course Seasoning
Cuisine Cuba
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 64 tablespoons
Calories 15kcal
Author International Cuisine
- 4 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 2 large onions chopped
- 8 to 10 cloves garlic chopped
- 1-2 bay leaves
- Pinch ground cumin
- Pinch dried oregano
- 3/4 cup Sherry or to taste
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste optional
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.
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg