Sofrito
A Sofrito in Spanish cuisine is a sauce that used as a base in Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 1/2 Cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 1/3 Cups onions finely shopped, spanish
- 3/4 teaspoons dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1/2 dried bay leaf
- 8 oz pureed fresh tomatoes or canned tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Step 1
- Place the garlic into a into a large jar or beaker, then process to a paste using a hand-held blender.
- Step 2
- In a saucepan that is on medium heat add the oil and fry the garlic until browned. Meanwhile, process the onion in the blender.
- Step 3
- Add the onion to the pan with the garlic. Lower the heat and add the herbs and fry, stir frequently until the onion has browned. Add four-fifths of the tomatoes and allow to cook for 30 minutes. At this point add the remaining tomato, and allow to cook for 30 additional minutes, then season to taste with salt and pepper.