Cuban sofrito
Add a few tablespoons to a slow cooked pork or chicken recipe. Add also to flavor a rice dish! Delicious Latin condiment!
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In a large skillet set on medium low add annato seeds and oil.
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Simmer seeds in oil for 10 minutes to release their flavor. Remove seeds but keep oil in pan.
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In oil saute garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes and bay leaf, cooking until vegetables are soft. Can take up to 6 minutes.
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Stir in paste and cook for addition 5 minutes.
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Add stock and simmer for additional 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and add fresh herbs.
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Remove from heat and cool. Then blend ingredients in a blender. Pulse each mix as you want a puree and not liquid.
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Taste now and add salt and pepper to your liking.
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Freeze in 1/4 cup measurements for later use, store fresh in air tight container in refrigerator up to but no longer than 2 weeks.
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Sofrito is an addition to many Latin style dishes for flavor enhancements.
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Traditionally Cuban sofrito is made with 1/4 cup white wine and 1/4 cup chicken stock. I used all stock but please add it if you like.
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Recipe by taylor68too
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