Step 1

Step 1 is THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP. It’s been lost through the newer generations of misinformed people. Ever wonder why Mexican Salsa tastes so good? It’s because they roast the vegetables. ROAST THE VEGETABLES PEOPLE! Peel the onion and cut into 4 parts, cut top off red bell pepper and discard seeds, cut tops off aji peppers.

Step 2

Chop vegetables and put all the ingredients in a food processor.

Step 3

Process for about 1 min or until all the vegetables are at a consistency like picture below.

Step 4

Storing your Sofrito… Some people like storing their sofrito in ice cube trays, my grandmother too. Just please, for the sake of sanitary and possible food contamination with God knows what. Use an ice cube try with a lid or top. I found this one at Bed Bath Beyond and I think it cost just a couple of bucks. You don’t want your sofrito developing freezer burns, that’s just yukkkkkkkie!

Step 5

This is what I do. After the sofrito is frozen I take it out of the tray’s and store it in a freezer safe zip lock bag. After all, it’s about keeping everything fresh right?