How to Make & Store Authentic Puerto Rican Sofrito

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How to Make & Store Authentic Puerto Rican Sofrito - Mari's Cooking

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I walk you step-by-step on how to make and properly store authentic Puerto Rican sofrito.
Ingredients:
• 1.5 lbs Ajíes Dulces
• 1 Bundle Recao/Culantro (spiny coriander Leaves) - substitute extra cilantro if you can’t these.
• 1-2 Bundles Cilantro, Leaves and Stems
• 1lb Multi-Colored Peppers
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 4 Large Bulbs Garlic
• 3 Large Onions (2 small ones in place of 1 large)
• Olive oil, a little in between batches for blending
• White Vinegar for washing veggies
Thank you for watching my very first video! New recipes will be uploaded every week!
Music: Luke Sanchez
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@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

If you’re new to my channel, welcome! This was my very first video, as you can probably tell. 😂 I wanted Sofrito to be first because it is the foundation to great Puerto Rican cooking! I do have a video on how to make a more simple Sofrito recipe if ‘ají dulce’ or ‘culantro’ aren’t accesible! ♥️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oc6KoZOA3sqwd3k.html

@Daisy-World 3 ай бұрын

Hi. I’m New to your Channel. How Many Servings with the amount of ingredients you Made ? Could you possibly Share the amount that you’re using ? I would kindly appreciate it . I love Puerto Rican food, but sometimes When I make it I don’t feel I have enough flavors in either my rice or the beans & I just need to make my own ingredients to get the full Flavors. Thank you So Much for Sharing this Video 🥰

@sylviarosario6503 14 күн бұрын

@Daisy-world I would say add as you go along and always taste your food. If you feel it needs more salt, pepper add more. If you’re referring to the sofrito itself. I would cut each cube in half and add a half of the sofrito cube first. Than taste as you go along. If it still needs more flavour add the rest of the sofrito cube. Hope this helps.🙂❤️

@link_jr 11 күн бұрын

The beginning of a legend ⭐️🫡

@denir1096 5 ай бұрын

Wow, my husband bout to loooove me 🥰 he’s PR and I don’t cook much because he does most of the cooking. But you are inspiring me to give it a go. Thank you! 🫶🏽

@mariscookingpr 5 ай бұрын

🥹🫶🏼

@user-xi7mv1td7f 3 ай бұрын

😮 lucky you he cooks most men don't cook ❤

@dulapeep1814 Жыл бұрын

I just happened upon you yesterday. Making your roasted chicken thighs tonight. Watching this video made me cry. This is how my Dad and my Titi’s taught me to make sofrito. They are all in heaven now. I keep them alive through their recipes. What’s funny is, even though I’m in Central Florida I can’t find Aji Dulces that are not full of mold. I’ve been to every ethic market. And it’s not the same without those peppers. Thank you for inspiring me and bringing what feels like family to me on YT.

@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

This comment was everything to me. 🥺 This is why I started my channel! I’m so honored that I was able to remind you of your late loved ones. ❤️

@dulapeep1814 Жыл бұрын

@@mariscookingpr oh Wow! You are welcome. Family is such a gift. My Dad was from PR and my Mom Blond hair, blue eyed from Pennsylvania. So I don’t look PR at all even though I favor my Father. But I can cook the food. I’m so thankful my Dad and my Aunt’s too the time with me to teach me because I’m passing this love of my heritage to my children. Your channel is so simple and authentic. It feels like home.

@2075vj Ай бұрын

When I lived in New York and Pennsylvania, I was able to find all the ingredients for my Sofrito but now I’m living here in Fort Myers Florida. I can’t find some of the items I’m thinking maybe I should start growing them. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏽

@dianamcmillan3285 3 ай бұрын

wow ! didn’t know this much goes into sofritos ..But looks delicious !

@cdfitts 3 ай бұрын

The vinegar also neutralizes pesticides.....I clean the same, but I also add baking soda, which reacts with the vinegar to give an extra cleaning "punch". I just came across your vids...THANKS for the content!!

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@sevendeuce_72 27 күн бұрын

Ty! My ex , Boricua, made me some and taught me how to make it. I'm glad I found ur video. Mine was, too runny.

@alvinjackson9685 Ай бұрын

Using the ice trays is brilliant! This was explained perfectly. 👍🏽

@mariscookingpr Ай бұрын

@@alvinjackson9685 Thank you! 🙏🏽

@shanajames-suckrajh 2 жыл бұрын

I just love Puerto Rican food! In my new area there aren't many PR restaurants so l need to perfect my PR cooking.

@mariscookingpr 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to have you here, Shana! I’m positive that you’ll perfect those skills in no time! 🥰

@yolandanieves1204 8 ай бұрын

You are a great teacher! Gracias!

@mariscookingpr 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@JamesBonilla-hx8mm 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the Ingredients Boricua from Las Vegas

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@lovenothate2023 3 ай бұрын

What would I use if I can't find Ajíes Dulces? Never mind, I just found your other Sofrito recipe for when you can't find Ajíes Dulces! Lol

@Margar02 Ай бұрын

I use two large or three small cubanelle peppers and a pound of the colorful mini peppers.

@13thAllieCat Жыл бұрын

No no I’m happy with This recipe. :) thank you very much Mari’s cooking!

@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! ❤️

@EshhhaBenjamite 4 ай бұрын

This is my second recipe Mari. Thank you so much. ❤

@mariscookingpr 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@tonester1964 3 ай бұрын

I used to store sofrito in cubes. I should probably get back to that. Nice job. I wish i could find aji though. I live in VA.

@RoseofSharon1230 3 ай бұрын

I made sofrito the other day and now I’m gonna try your method, looks so perfect. Thank you so much.

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@angelicarecinos9203 Жыл бұрын

This is great I want to learn how to Make sofrito !🙂

@chaneljimenez3135 25 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 🫶🏽

@Urmomiswithmern Жыл бұрын

I like your way of making the sofrito❤

@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@caglrz2183 3 ай бұрын

Im snapping all these recipes n print them for when i d3 ide to make one of your dishes. God bless you. Subscribed today n this is my 3rd video i watched.😊

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@geanna08 Ай бұрын

I love your energy

@mariscookingpr Ай бұрын

Lol thank you!

@w.a4218 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Mari… I don’t need her no more 😂❤️. Ps I was your 900th like.

@yhird 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Cheers

@Evelyn-yw3yy 3 ай бұрын

Great video loved it

@roreymowatt384 4 күн бұрын

❤

@JayRafiAmador Жыл бұрын

Subscribed 🙏 These videos are incredible, my family is from Bayamon and I wanted to cook a Puerto Rican meal for my fiance tonight. Thank you for saving me 🤣🇵🇷

@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

Awwww, so glad you’re here! I hope your fiancé enjoyed your meal! ❤️🙏🏽

@patriciaelg1464 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm a new subscriber and I love your recipes. I live in SoCalif where we have mostly Mexican food which is fine, but I miss the PR rice and beans and peas. So I am stocking up on all the seasonings you recommended. I will comment on how the meals turn out. Thanks!

@mariscookingpr 6 ай бұрын

Yay! Sounds good!!

@burlingwillow7140 3 ай бұрын

Hello … What can one substitute aji dulces with ? I can’t find them in my area . Thank you

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Hi there! Use this recipe instead. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oc6KoZOA3sqwd3k.htmlfeature=shared

@burlingwillow7140 3 ай бұрын

@@mariscookingprthank you so much!!! Love your recipes, very easy to follow and so tasty.

@giuseppe1687 2 жыл бұрын

good idea, keep it up I encourage 🌸

@knatural7754 Жыл бұрын

homemade sofrito a must have 💯❤️

@SnackPacks10 Жыл бұрын

So helpful thank you! I havent had PR food much but would like to try it so this is v helpful. Ill definitely be making way less haha but seems easy enough to scale down

@kimee757 3 ай бұрын

I learned how to make Jamaican green seasoning & now I know how to make Sofrito. I freeze my Jamaican green seasoning just like this. I'm excited to make Sofrito. Do you add other seasonings to it or just as is? Thank you for this video & recipe

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Ooo yes! I want to try green seasoning and Hatian seasoning as well! Sometimes I’ll add oregano and salt 💡

@joycarson3959 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!!

@mariscookingpr 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris 2 ай бұрын

NO MORE JARRED SOFRITO 🙅🏾‍♀️ I gotta show my daughter this. Thanks Mari 🤗.

@mariscookingpr 2 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! 🥹

@stevewilliams5683 4 ай бұрын

Mari, good afternoon! Great recipe! Where can I find ajies dulces? The ones that they have at Walmart and Publix do not look the same as the ones in your video.

@mariscookingpr 4 ай бұрын

The look will vary! Unfortunately, I wouldn’t know where to find them unless you live in an area with a high population of Puerto Ricans. 😣 However, if you have a green thumb, they do sell the seeds online and they’re pretty easy to grow!

@_romans_8_28_7 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, new subbie here! The ajise is def the worst to clean out lol. My Comai stores her sofrito like that too. I use the dollar tree cubes for it. I show it on my video if you’d like to know what I’m talking about 😊 Btw, my name is Marisol but Mari is what they call me 😉🙏🏼

@mariscookingpr 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Marisol - Thank you so much for subscribing! 🥰 I will be sure to check it out! I’ve had these plastic ice cube trays for years but silicone trays would be easier. 🧐 Lol

@Starts_like_this Ай бұрын

❤ have you ever used “culantro” it looks sort of like dandelion leaves. Not cilantro - I did not misspell that. Two totally different things but it’s hard to find. My neighbor/friend is Puerto Rican and when she makes Sofrito she goes looking for it. She can’t always find it but here in Texas she gets it at fiesta market

@mariscookingpr Ай бұрын

Yes, this recipe includes culantro! It also goes by recao, and it definitely can be tricky to find in the States. I heard that Asian markets sell it, and it goes by “spiny coriander” or “sawtooth coriander”.

@Starts_like_this Ай бұрын

@@mariscookingpr 🙋‍♀️Thx! I wrote that before I watched the whole video. It popped into my head to make Puerto Rican beans because every time I go to visit I’ve moved away since she makes me that and that’s the magic ingredient. The Sofrito the stuff we buy in the grocery stores is not really the same and it’s always red. Hers was always green.

@Starts_like_this Ай бұрын

I actually found the seeds and the plants that are kind of pricey on Amazon to have them delivered and I just thought of that in the last few minutes I was going to surprise her with some of them that’s always the ingredient that’s hard to find

@mariscookingpr Ай бұрын

@@Starts_like_this Nice! I also want to grow them myself too. Have you looked for the seeds on Etsy? I’ve seen seeds for Caribbean Ají dulce on there! Yeah, the shelf-stable sofrito is not the same, but you can mix it with the green jar that is labeled, “recaito.” 🙏🏽

@skost07 6 ай бұрын

Hi Mari, thank you for sharing your recipe with us. What can we use as a substitute to aji dulce? These kind of look like those little habaneros.

@mariscookingpr 6 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes, these mini, sweet Caribbean peppers are pretty hard to find if you live in the States! Luckily, I do have a basic Sofrito recipe with easy to find ingredients: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oc6KoZOA3sqwd3k.htmlfeature=shared

@skost07 6 ай бұрын

@@mariscookingpr I saw that right after I left the comment! Thank you for replying!

@user-mq3dr7kj5x 7 ай бұрын

How long do you soak everything in vengar and do you mix the vinegar with water? Your recipe is the original Puerto Rican sofrito for sure. Thank you!

@mariscookingpr 7 ай бұрын

Like 5 minutes! And yes! I make sure to dilute the vinegar. Thank you!!

@Evelyn-yw3yy 3 ай бұрын

Where can you find ajui dulcet in Florida???

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

I live in the Midwest, so I’m not sure, love. 😓 You can certainly make sofrito without them. Check out my simple Sofrito recipe instead.

@yvettehegler2292 9 ай бұрын

I make mine almost the same except I only use aji dulce peppers and no olive oil.

@Youngwon357 3 ай бұрын

Perfect....and there is never to much garlic.

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

I agree!

@cherch5 6 ай бұрын

AM NEW to cooking, so directions, in print, that I can follow would be most helpful.

@mariscookingpr 6 ай бұрын

Given that this recipe is given in a video format, providing a printable version would yield difficult. I suggest copying/pasting the ingredients provided in the description bow onto a Word document, followed by typing out the directions as you follow along to the video. More conveniently, I’m sure there is a printable version on a Puerto Rican website if you do a Google search. 😊

@user-mq3dr7kj5x 7 ай бұрын

One last question, how long do you leave them in the ice trays before you take them out?

@mariscookingpr 7 ай бұрын

So, I usually just leave them in the freezer overnight and pop them out in the morning! Not sure exactly how long it takes to freeze.

@2075vj 10 ай бұрын

Now that I moved to an area that’s not as diverse in population I can’t find my ingredients for Sofrito. I’m gonna have to use cilantro because I don’t find the culantro here. Also can’t find the small sweet peppers. Can I just use regular peppers? Thanks for sharing.🙏🏽😋

@mariscookingpr 10 ай бұрын

Hi! I totally understand your struggle! Check out my “basic sofrito” recipe! I’m positive you’ll be able to find everything! You can play around with what peppers you use too!

@marirod70 10 ай бұрын

Isn’t sofrito tomato based? Also what is recaito?

@mariscookingpr 10 ай бұрын

@@marirod70 I think your confusing authentic sofrito for Goya’s jarred “sofrito” that is tomato-based. Recaíto is just blended cilantro (spiny coriander).

@kataysmith9581 2 жыл бұрын

This is my friend's recipe but she adds some oregano. Have you heard this?

@mariscookingpr 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, some will add their own special touch! Since oregano is a common spice within our dishes, it makes sense! I may just do that next time. 😌

@vivianmontilla6612 2 жыл бұрын

@@mariscookingpr Yes! A touch oregano is delishh! Im.pr n.i love use dominican oragano, y porque sera ah mi hon es de alla 44 ja lo aprendi de mi suegrita. Y un chin vinagre..Thast me..pero el.oregano es bueno. Hermosa para habichuelas cuantos cubitos usas la motad o uno..Gracias!

@mariscookingpr 2 жыл бұрын

@@vivianmontilla6612 Uso 1 cubito que es equivalente a un poquito mas de una cucharada. 🥰

@dulapeep1814 9 ай бұрын

I just always add the oregano depending on the dish I am making.

@user-fj5we7ut6k 8 ай бұрын

Bella..yellow or white onios?

@mariscookingpr 8 ай бұрын

Both work equally fine!

@joanalvarez5182 4 ай бұрын

I can't find the "box below" to get the ingredients

@mariscookingpr 4 ай бұрын

Under the video title, there should be a link that says, “more” and you’ll see it. It’s the description box!

@joanalvarez5182 4 ай бұрын

@@mariscookingpr ty. For some reason I can't get it on my cell phone, but was able to get on tv. I appreciate your reply and love your no nonsense videos!

@iljmom 10 ай бұрын

This looks amazing...but my daughter can't eat bell peppers😢 other peppers dont cause her any problems. I'll be trying your other recipes for sure!!

@mariscookingpr 10 ай бұрын

Hi! Try subbing for cubanelle peppers and mini sweet peppers (if she can have those)!

@iljmom 10 ай бұрын

@@mariscookingpr thank you! We'll try that ... I'll have to be looking for cubanelles ... I'm in fort worth Texas and not sure I've seen those :-)

@araucana1976 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy "ajíes dulces"?? ( in the US)

@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

Try a looking in a grocery store that’s known to sell Puerto Rican/Caribbean produce! If that’s not possible, you can make the sofrito without them, and substitute with extra bell peppers or cubanelle peppers. 😊

@caglrz2183 3 ай бұрын

We dont have aji dulce in our stores

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Check out my simple sofrito recipe instead!

@deepipkins4571 9 күн бұрын

What are Ajíes Dulces. Can't find them in grocery. Does it have another name?😢

@mariscookingpr 8 күн бұрын

They are a Caribbean mini sweet pepper with a unique taste. They’re hard to find unless you go to a grocer that carries Caribbean produce. You can sub for green bell peppers. 🙏🏽

@KilozMedia Жыл бұрын

🔥🇵🇷🔥🇵🇷🔥

@msbossvlog1528 10 ай бұрын

Is green seasoning in Trinidad

@mariscookingpr 9 ай бұрын

I’m not sure what they call it Trinidad! I’ve heard of Jamaicans calling it green seasoning, though. 🤗

@msbossvlog1528 9 ай бұрын

It is green seasoning in Trinidad @@mariscookingpr

@mariscookingpr 9 ай бұрын

@@msbossvlog1528 Cool ☺️

@nurryskitchen4738 3 ай бұрын

@@mariscookingprit’s also call green seasoning in Grenada I think all the English speaking Caribbean call it that name

@joshgrillo2482 3 ай бұрын

Am I weird? I put olives in mine. Maybe it's just a family recipe thing. Live in the midwest, miss aji...

@mariscookingpr 3 ай бұрын

Sounds delicious!

@XjtBA Ай бұрын

Can you buy store-bought sofrito?

@mariscookingpr Ай бұрын

Of course! I will never shame anyone for using it. The frozen Goya sofrito is good, but if you use the jarred Sofrito, be sure to get the tomato-based sofrito as well as the green “recaito” sofrito. Use a combination of the two in equal parts.

@fatimasilva-bd5dn Жыл бұрын

Mari since I’m not a big fan of cilantro can I substitute with Italian parsley? Thanks

@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

Hi Fatima! Unfortunately, parsley will not work since cilantro is the essence of Sofrito. I suggest using less cilantro - like 1/2 - 1 bunch, and keep everything else the same. 🙏🏽 Also, keep in mind that cooking with traditional Sofrito will not cause the food to have a strong cilantro flavor.

@fatimasilva-bd5dn Жыл бұрын

@@mariscookingpr Oh that sounds good I’ll then use a little less! Thank you very much for your help!

@mariscookingpr Жыл бұрын

@@fatimasilva-bd5dn You’re very welcome!

@XjtBA Ай бұрын

What is Ajies Dulces?

@mariscookingpr Ай бұрын

Ají dulce or ajies dulces are a unique mini sweet pepper that is grown in the Caribbean. It has a unique taste and smell unlike any other pepper.

@user-dk5vj2br1o 11 ай бұрын

Try being only one in ur area half spanish!we literally have 3 black ppl n ik them all!😂but we dont even have stores or restaurants for authentic food besides sushi n Chinese!

@mariscookingpr 11 ай бұрын

Oh no! 🤣 Take a look at my Basic Sofrito recipe for an easy version!

@user-dk5vj2br1o 11 ай бұрын

@@mariscookingpr i have ty!