Sofrito Beansdominican Republic Recipes

Steps:

• Heat up some oil in a medium pot.
• Add sofrito and cook past the point where it releases all its juices.
• To the point where it starts to get toasty. That is the yummy bits that will make your beans incredible.
• Next, add the beans.
• And splash in water or stock(stock preferred).
• Simmer gently until the beans are tender and flavorful. This takes about an hour.
• Season generously!

Steps:

• In a large food processor or blender, blend the peppers and garlic until smooth.
• Add the onion and blend until smooth, then add the culantro and cilantro, and blend until smooth. The sofrito will keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Steps:

• Purée half of beans in food processor with 1 cup water until smooth.
• Tie cilantro into a tight bundle with string.
• Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softeneed but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, vinegar, and 1 cup water, then bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
• Add puréed and whole beans, Cubanelle pepper halves, cilantro, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper, and remaining 2 cups water, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours (mixture will reduce and thicken). Remove and discard Cubanelle pepper halves, cilantro, and bay leaves, then serve.

Steps:

• Roughly cut up all ingredients.
• Toss the wettest ones in a large food processor and give them a couple of quick pulses. This moistness will help process the rest of the ingredients(the tomatoes and tomatillos).
• Next, add the herbs - parsley and cilantro.
• Then, add as many of the other ingredients as you can fit.
• Give the processor several whirs and stirs. Keep adding whatever didn't fit before and pulse until you get a coarse blend. Some sofritos are really chunky, some are like a paste. You decide.
• Season with salt and pepper if you like, but it may be best to season the dish it goes in, in order to have more control.
• Refrigerate and use as needed.