How To Make Sofrito – Budget Bytes
Sofrito is a fundamental element of Caribbean cuisine, serving as the flavor base for many of its dishes. It is cost-effective, simple to prepare, and adds a touch of magic to almost any savory recipe. If you're looking to enhance your cooking skills with just one technique, this is the one to master.
This recipe may not be historically authentic. Our goal is to create recipes that are accessible to all, which means using ingredients available at mainstream grocery stores. We test recipes with minimal steps, tools, and ingredients while still respecting the essence of the dish. As someone born and raised in Puerto Rico, I look forward to a time when our traditional ingredients are readily available in regular markets. Until then, enjoy!
What is sofrito?
Sofrito originated in Spain, where it involved frying aromatics to extract flavor compounds. As the Spanish colonized the Caribbean, this sauce evolved, with islanders adapting it to local ingredients. In Puerto Rico, known for its unique version called recaito, the sauce gets its vibrant green color from the wild herb recao.
