Sofrito

Makes about 2½ cups

Recipe courtesy of The World Central Kitchen Cookbook

Ingredients:

1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped

10 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1 large red bell pepper, roughly chopped

3 cubanelle or banana peppers, roughly chopped

1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped

Sofrito

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Method:

Combine the onion, garlic, peppers, and cilantro in a food processor and blend until you get a loose, smooth puree. Sofrito cna be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze it in small portions for up to 3 months.