Recaito / Sofrito Recipe
This Puerto Rican sofrito recipe (also known as recaito) is a flavorful blend of fresh herbs, garlic, onion, and peppers—perfect for seasoning rice, beans, and stews. Make this home made sofrito, store it sofrito frozen, and add authentic Puerto Rican flavor to your dishes anytime!
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board For chopping the ingredients.
- 1 Sharp Knife To roughly chop the onion, bell pepper, and herbs.
- 1 Food Processor or Heavy-Duty Blender To blend the ingredients into the right consistency.
- 1 Spatula or Spoon To scrape down the sides of the blender/processor and mix the ingredients evenly.
- 1 Airtight Container or Ice Cube Tray For storing the home made sofrito in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Yellow Onion Peeled.
- 1 Large Green Bell Pepper Cored and seeded.
- 2 Bunches Fresh Cilantro or Recao (Saw Leaf) Including stems.
- 8 Garlic Cloves Fresh and peeled.
Instructions
- Roughly chop all ingredients.1 Large Yellow Onion, 1 Large Green Bell Pepper, 2 Bunches Fresh Cilantro or Recao (Saw Leaf), 8 Garlic Cloves
- Using a food processor or heavy-duty blender, add the garlic and pulse until finely chopped.8 Garlic Cloves
- Add the onion and bell pepper, processing until finely chopped.1 Large Yellow Onion, 1 Large Green Bell Pepper
- Add a handful of cilantro or recao, blending until finely chopped. Repeat until all the cilantro and recao are incorporated.2 Bunches Fresh Cilantro or Recao (Saw Leaf)
- The final mixture should have a pesto-like consistency. If it appears too watery, add more cilantro or recao.
Notes
This recaito/sofrito recipe makes about 2 to 3 cups of the mixture, depending on the size of your ingredients. Since most recipes call for about 1 to 2 tablespoons of sofrito at a time, this batch should provide roughly 32 to 48 servings (assuming 1 tablespoon per serving).