Name: Sofrito
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 80
Ingredients: Ajies dulces peppers, tops removed - 10; Onions, cut into large chunks - 4; Tomatoes, chopped - 3 medium; Green bell peppers, seeded and chopped - 2; Red bell peppers, seeded and chopped - 1; Garlic, peeled - 3 medium heads; Cilantro stems (with leaves) - 25; Recao stems (with leaves) - 25; Salt - 1 tablespoon; Black pepper - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Sofrito

1. Ajies dulces peppers, tops removed 10

2. Onions, cut into large chunks 4

3. Tomatoes, chopped 3 medium

4. Green bell peppers, seeded and chopped 2

5. Red bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1

6. Garlic, peeled 3 medium heads

7. Cilantro stems (with leaves) 25

8. Recao stems (with leaves) 25

9. Salt 1 tablespoon

10. Black pepper 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Sofrito

1 . Stage

Combine ajies dulces peppers, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, and garlic in a food processor; pulse a few times. Add cilantro stems, recao stems, salt, and pepper. Process until a semi-chunky salsa (not watery) consistency is reached.

2 . Stage

Store in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Use as needed or freeze in portions.