Sofrito Basico

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 green bell pepper
• 3-4 sweet chili peppers (ajíes dulces)
• 3 cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or corn oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1. 1

   Remove skins from onion and garlic.

2. 2

   Remove seeds from green and sweet chili peppers.

3. 3

   Rinse in water.

4. 4

   Then finely chop these ingredients, including the cilantro.

5. 5

   Place a heavy-bottomed pot over low heat; add oil and oregano.

6. 6

   Add the chopped ingredients.

7. 7

   Continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure an even blending of the flavors.

8. 8

   Now you are ready to continue with the rest of the dish being prepared.