[Recipe + Video] Dominican Sofrito & Sazón
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 portions (¼ cup each)
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Dominican
[Recipe + Video] Dominican Sofrito & Sazón
Description
This Dominican Sofrito & Sazón recipe combines diced cubanelle peppers, crushed garlic, red onion strips, chopped cilantro, annatto powder, oregano, salt, and olive oil. The ingredients are first gently sautéed over low heat to soften and release their flavors without browning. After cooling, they can be blended into a coarse paste or left chunky depending on the intended use.
The mix brings a fresh yet earthy flavor with a noticeable presence of garlic, bright pepper notes, and herbal undertones from cilantro and oregano enhanced by the color and subtle sweetness of annatto powder. It adds depth as a base layer in savory dishes or as a marinade, complementing beans, rice, meats, or vegetables.
When using for stews, oregano and coriander can be replaced by a bouquet garni of thyme, cilantro, and oregano for traditional flavor. Sofrito can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen to extend shelf life. Adjustments in garlic, onion, and cilantro quantities are possible to suit personal preferences before blending.
Ingredients
- 2 cubanelle pepper cubanelle pepper) diced
- 6 clove garlic crushed
- 1 red onion cut into strips, medium
- 3 bunches cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon annatto powder aka bija, achiote
- 1 tablespoon oregano (dry, ground) fresh leaves, or 1 teaspoon dry
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
To use immediately
1. Cook
- Saute all the ingredients at very low heat until they release their flavor and the onions have become translucent. Continue with your cooking preparation.
To store
1. Blend
- Combine the ingredients and mix in a blender until you obtain a coarse paste.
2. Store
- Keep refrigerated for up to a week. Or freeze in a zippy bag for up to a month.
Notes
- If used in stews, substitute oregano and coriander with a bouquet garni of thyme, cilantro, and oregano.
- This quantity yields about 1 cup of seasoning, sufficient for multiple uses such as beans, rice dishes, and meat marinades.
- Adjust garlic, onion, and cilantro amounts before blending according to taste preferences.
- "Ajíes gustosos" peppers can replace cubanelle for authentic flavor if available.
- Keep refrigerated up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4portions (¼ cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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