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[Recipe + Video] Dominican Sofrito & Sazón
Dominican Sofrito & Sazón is a blend of fresh cubanelle peppers, garlic, red onion, cilantro, and spices cooked gently and blended into a coarse paste. This seasoning mix forms a flavorful base for many Dominican dishes, lending herbal, savory, and slightly pungent notes. It serves well as a marinade, stew foundation, or flavor enhancer, preserving a balance of aromatic herbs and spices.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
portions (¼ cup each)
Calories:
50 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Dominican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 portions (¼ cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50
% 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.