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Sofrito (Recaito) Batch Recipe

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Recaito is a fresh green Puerto Rican cooking base made with culantro, sweet peppers, onions, and garlic. It adds depth and flavor to so many classic dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 15 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 73
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Herbs
  • 2 bunches culantro
  • 1 bunch cilantro
Aromatics
  • 1 sweet onions medium
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 12 ajicitos dulces
  • 15 cloves Garlic 1 head
Oil
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Pairing Knife

Method
 

  1. Prep: Wash and trim all herbs. Peel the garlic. Rough chop onion and peppers.
  2. Add onion, garlic, green bell peppers, and ajicitos dulces to a food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth.
  3. Add culantro, cilantro, and olive oil. Blend again until you get a thick, green paste. Scrape down sides as needed.
  4. Spoon into jars or containers. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for later use.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 7.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 923IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg

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