Sazón Dominicano [Video+Recipe] Dominican Sofrito
Homemade Dominican sofrito and sazón are the base of many of our Dominican dishes with our favorite flavors, they're easy and quick to prepare.
Servings 4 portions (¼ cup each)
Calories 50kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cubanela (cubanelle pepper) diced
- 6 clove garlic crushed
- 1 medium red onion cut into strips
- 3 bunches cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon bija (annato, achiote) powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano (dry, ground) fresh leaves, or 1 teaspoon dry
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare
- - To make the base sofrito (used immediately)Sauté the onion over low heat, stirring until translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and sauté, stirring until cooked-through.Continue with the dish preparation.- To make homemade seasoning (for storage)Combine the ingredients and process in a blender or food processor until you have a thick paste.
2. Store
- Keep refrigerated for up to a week. Or freeze in a zippy bag for up to a month.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
