Classic Sofrito

Name: Classic Sofrito
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 or 3 Scotch bonnet chiles, with some seeds, finely chopped; 1 medium tomatopeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 or 3 Scotch bonnet chiles, with some seeds, finely chopped
1 medium tomatopeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Directions

1

On a cutting board, mince the garlic, then mash it with a large pinch of salt.
2

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan.
3

Add the onion and chiles and cook over low heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
4

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5

Add the tomato and cook over moderately high heat until the juices have evaporated, about 4 minutes.
6

Stir in the cilantro and let cool.