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Sofrito

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This International main features Peppers, chopped 1 Sprig parsley, Tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon Lard, Medium-size onion. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 127.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International main features Peppers, chopped 1 Sprig parsley, Tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon Lard, Medium-size onion. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 Bell Peppers, chopped 1 Sprig parsley
  • 2 Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoons Lard
  • 1 Medium-size onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoons Cleaned achiote
  • 3 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 lbs Ham, minced
  • 2 sprigs Fresh coriander
  • 1/4 lbs Salt pork, minced
Directions
  1. 1
    Place the bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, coriander, and parsley in a blender and
  2. 2
    mix until a smooth paste.
  3. 3
    (This can be kept in the refrigerator in a sterilized glass jar.)
  4. 4
    Heat the lard in a skillet and
  5. 5
    add the achiote, which has been cleaned and picked over.
  6. 6
    Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the oil has taken on a orangish hue.
  7. 7
    (This oil can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator.) When ready to
  8. 8
    prepare a dish calling for sofrito, saute the vegetable and herb mixture in the oil, along with the ham and salt pork.
  9. 9
    Be sure that they saute and do not fry.
  10. 10
    Chopped stuffed olives and a pinch of dried oregano may be added to the sofrito before using it in a variety of Puerto Rican recipes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 127.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.5g10%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
Sugars 12.7g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: achiote, blending, chopped, cleaned, coriander, crushed, fresh, frying, garlic, ham, international, lard, main, mediumsize, minced, onion, parsley, peppers, pork, salt
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