Brazilian Sofrito (Tempero Pronto)
A big batch of sofrito – a paste made of essential aromatics – makes cooking a breeze! Keep it in the fridge and sauté in your choice of oil whenever you need to add flavor to your homemade meals.
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, cut into chunks
- 2 heads garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 bunch parsley, roughly chopped into smaller chunks
- 1 bunch green onions, roughly chopped into smaller chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly crushed
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in the food processor. Pulse until the desired consistency - coarse to completely pureed.
- Transfer the sofrito to a large mason jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for up to one month and use as needed.
Notes
TO QUICKLY PEEL THE GARLIC, transfer all the cloves into a large metal bowl, invert another metal bowl on top of the first one so the rims are pressed together, and vigorously shake for 15-30 seconds or until all the garlic cloves are peeled.
FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS - Pour into an ice tray, freeze until solid and then transfer to a freezer bag. No need to thaw before using! Just make sure to sauté a little longer so all the extra water can evaporate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 32kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 159mg, Sugar: 1g