Aunt Clara's Dominican Sofrito & Sazon
by: Aunt Clara
Cuisine: Dominican
Major allergens: none
Ingredients
2 cubanelle peppers, diced
6 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 medium red onion, cut into strips
3 bunches of cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon of powdered annato/anato/bija
1 tablespoon of oregano, fresh leaves, or 1 tsp dry
A pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
To use immediately
Saute all the ingredients at very low heat until they release their flavor and the onions have become translucent. Continue with your cooking preparation.
To store
Combine the ingredients and mix in a blender until you obtain a coarse paste.
Keep refrigerated for up to a week. Or freeze in a zippy bag for up to a month.