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How to Make Sofrito (Puerto Rican Cooking Base)
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Күн бұрынI'm teaching you everything you need to know to make authentic Puerto Rican Sofrito (Culantro Cooking Base). You'll have the main ingredient for all of your Caribbean recipes.
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0:00 Intro
1:01 What is Sofrito?
1:14 What is Culantro?
1:50 Where to Find Culantro
2:18 Prepping Culantro?
2:49 Sofrito Ingredients
7:55 Making Sofrito
11:40 Storing Sofrito
15:08 Outtakes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olives pitted (optional)
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
3 large white onions peeled, rough chopped
3 heads (about 25 cloves) garlic peeled, rough chopped
1 pound aji dulce peppers stems and seeds removed
1/2 pound sweet peppers stems and seeds removed, rough chopped
6 bunches (about 1/2 pound) culantro leaves ends removed, rough chopped
3 bunches (about 1/3 pound) cilantro leaves only (triple if you're not able to find culantro)
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@TINMANTINMAN 3 ай бұрын
she knows her stuff. that will add lots of flavor
@SenseandEdibility Ай бұрын
Abuela and Mami taught me well.
@clamatrismccoy7614 Ай бұрын
Beautiful and gorgeous. Beautiful sofrito from a gorgeous No makeup lady. Thankyou 🙏
@SenseandEdibility Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. That's sweet of you to say!
@eltripudiante 7 ай бұрын
I actually use cilantro and italian parsley together when I cook. And I think I was doing it unconsciously to this day. Now that you've said it, it all makes sense. LOL.
@SenseandEdibility 7 ай бұрын
Great minds think alike!
@mildredjeff5024 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing the the ice cube tray filled with sofrito for over forty five years, or more. I was the 1st person to do this that I know of. It makes it convenient to cook when you don’t have to continuously prepare your base. And as you are aware, that’s the most time consuming part of cooking Puertorican food. My mother was the best cook ever. As was my older sister Auria and a cousin Eugenia. Exceptional cooks. Pasteles, arroz con gandules, Pernil ,asopao , etc. I have yet to taste anyones cooking that could match it. I try, but it’s never the same. I make my sofrito the way you do, using all the same ingredients. With the exception of the cilantro verses culantro. Since I live in Cincinnati (moved here from New York) culantro is hard to come by. So I use cilantro. And the ajeses dulce are as well. I appreciate the tip of using the snacking peppers? and also adding the Italian parsley. BTW, my granddaughter just graduated from culinary school last year. Maybe I can teach her something new. 😂 keep on cooking. We need more Puertoricans that can keep our culinary skills alive.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I don't know that you were the first person who started the ice cube storage trick. Abuela Leria taught it to me when she was 70 and had been doing it for decades before I was even born with those old school metal ice cube trays. It doesn't matter though. It just shows we are efficient when we need to be! LOL!
@Dinalizz Жыл бұрын
I have been using ice cube trays not only for sofrito but for so many other things to preserve food. My grandmother thought me that in the 70s. Also, to make sofrito last longer, I add salt and olive oil and it doesn't change color or taste. Of course, when using sofrito have in mind it already has salt and not a lot so you can add condiments to the food such as adobo.
@nestornazario2130 Жыл бұрын
Very true Daisy, the salt as preservative and the oil creates a bond to avoids the leaves in its own liquid to get brown.
@breukelynbee77 Жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and i love it. Im not Puerto Rican but I love the cuisine, people and culture. My friends and coworkers showed me how to cook a lot of dishes back in the late 80;s early 90's. We don't put the capers and olives in the sofrito but we use them in many dishes, especially the rice dishes. i recently moved so finding the culantro and ajices was a scavenger hunt and i have to travel some distance but its worth it. i'm making rice tomorrow and really looking forward to bagging my sofrito again, I also plan to give some to friends. Thanks for rekindling my passion for this delicious food, your personality is awesome and yes, you look beautiful without the makeup!. Continued success, we will be watching! 😘
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad your passion is back! Happy holidays!
@breukelynbee77 Жыл бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility you too!!!
@cherylwin9364 7 ай бұрын
ME TOO IM NOT PUERTO RICCAN THAT I KNOW OF BUT I TOO LOVE THE PEOPLE AND CUISINE AND CULTURE, THERE ARE SOME SIMILARITIES TO MY OWN AFRICAN//AMERICAN CULTURE AND I LOVE THE WAY THIS SISTA IS SO DOWN TO EARTH, FOR REAL AND FUNNY AS EVER WHILE SHARING HER WONDERFUL TRADITIONAL RECIPES WITH US. 😇❤️👍🏾
@deniseb7013 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never used olives or capers but after watching you I will I’m sure the olives and capers give it great flavor. Great video!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
They really do. Even proclaimed olive haters can't even taste them, but they give the sofrito so much flavor.
@misskriss848 7 ай бұрын
Wow, olives and capers...love the concept!
@snipermanizationify Жыл бұрын
So glad I just came across your channel! You’re a wonderful teacher and your sense of humor and wit are awesome.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that so much.
@torriedwards9889 6 ай бұрын
Watching for the first time I love this 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
@SenseandEdibility 5 ай бұрын
I'm glad you're here!
@Live2bpretty Жыл бұрын
So glad I found your channel! I’m Dominican, so I use cubanela peppers. I’m excited to try your recipe. Thank you for all your wonderful videos 💞
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Welcome!! I'm so glad you're here!
@cherylwin9364 7 ай бұрын
GOD GIVEN NATURAL GLORY, OUTSTANDING ! LET US ALL WALK IN THAT. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR RECIPE WITH US 😇👍🏾❤️
@SenseandEdibility 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@praisealcolic Жыл бұрын
Can tell she is a real cook.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Yep! Been a chef for over 20 years!
@yancetta 6 ай бұрын
I am just discovering you and I love learning! So your channel is fantastic! And you look so beautiful without makeup!
@SenseandEdibility 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Pop-wl8yg Жыл бұрын
I love your vocabulary. A very intelligent Boricua 🇵🇷 Woman. I started making my own sofrito today so I’m watching different recipes!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@ohno3017 8 ай бұрын
My family’s version is bell peppers and cilantro I think probably because of availability of ingredients. It always has green olives. Will be trying capers in mine for this years Christmas dinner. This is my first year taking over the cooking of the Pernil from my Mom. Wish me luck. Following your cooking video for that too! Happy holidays
@SenseandEdibility 8 ай бұрын
Happy holidays to you!
@erikzaniadelvillar5825 6 ай бұрын
Finally made it, thank you so much, it's lovely 😍 got my hands on some culantro.
@SenseandEdibility 5 ай бұрын
That's the best feeling in the world when you can finally locate that elusive ingredient, LOL!
@erikzaniadelvillar5825 5 ай бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility oh my goodness yes, it was like finding GOLD 😂
@tonirobles2861 Жыл бұрын
Hi, first time to view your videos and i Luv it!. I add sweet Italian red peppers 🌶️ and green peppers 🫑 as well. Ive never used the olives but will use it next time! Thk you so much!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you're here!
@joannfeliciano7888 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Sofrito with the explanation of the cilantro and where to find it. I only have one place I could find it, exactly where you said the carribean market. Never tried the olives but I will. Thank you!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Enjoy!
@sherryjobes2899 Жыл бұрын
love your channel . Making your Pernil on Saturday. Needing help with the sofrito.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Emjoy!
@JR-xu1ez Жыл бұрын
Every 2nd Sunday, mommy had us in the kitchen making sofrito. Depending on the age and years (5 girls), there was always at least three sisters working the assembly line. Dad at the sink washing the produce. One peeling onions, another peeling garlic, one removing stems/ seeds, and mom at the other end with the food processor on the other end. With a household of 5, we made a lot! Lots of onionstgarlic, (ci)cilantro, ajis, green/red bell pepper, and cubanelle peppers Also, reminds me when the family got together to make pasteles for the holidays in an assembly line too. Dad was at the end wrapping them, and grandma tagged team him in the kitchen mixing/ flavoring the masa. Never tried it with capers and olives, will do for my next batch.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Let me know what you think! And thank you for sharing such a sweet memory with me.
@violetrodriguez9910 7 ай бұрын
Great video thank you for explaining all the ingredients!
@SenseandEdibility 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@j.n.sloane Жыл бұрын
Excellent! I especially like that you offer alternatives for hard to find items. Thank you! BTW, I love the addition of olives and capers. It adds to the complexity of the flavors; deepens the flavor.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
It really does, doesn't it? I'm glad you found it helpful
@mowens4551 Жыл бұрын
Love watching your videos 🤗❤️👍🇵🇷
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lesleysalman3096 Жыл бұрын
I'm literally watching your show for the first time # speechless 👏👍 yummy!!!! Thank you
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
So glad you're watching!
@deidremoon2690 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a little late to this video, but as soon as I can find the ingredients I plan to make this, and a lot of it, because I think it'll be hard for me to find the stuff. I live in a very rural area. I might have to grow some Culantro, I can't imagine my one grocery store having it lol. Anyway, I wanted to say I love your video, it was very detailed and I'm left thinking I already know how to make it. I have had it before, a really long time ago my dad dated a woman from Puerto Rico. I was young and wild and never thought I'd need her recipes for the great food she made :( . But my doctor is married to a Puerto Rican woman so I can ask her if I have questions. Anyway, I'm so glad to have found your KZfaq channel!! I'm going to tell my friends about it, I'd like to see you have a lot more followers. And you look great with no make up btw :).
@SenseandEdibility 3 жыл бұрын
What a great comment!! If you have luck growing the culantro let me know. It never seems to grow for me, though I may try it now that we're settled in our house. I'm so glad you're here and hope you enjoy future videos!
@2075vj Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been making Sofrito for over 20 years. Leaving New York going to Pennsylvania and finally living in Florida I’m an able to find some of the ingredients but I did fine yesterday the Culantro Asian market.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
The Asian markets are always a great place to find what we need!
@2075vj Жыл бұрын
I use all three in my Sofrito. Culantro,Parsley and Cilantro. I never used olives or capers. I will give it a try. Thanks 🙏🏽 for sharing
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Enjoy it! Let me know what you think!
@cynthiskelly9625 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. My mom just passed and she would always make sofrito. Need to get back in touch with my Puerto Rican side of me. I watch her make pasteles but never gotten the recipe down. Going to have to watch more of your videos, to get the recipe down. I asked my mom if there is a place where you can get the paper and or foil precut? She said yes but never told me. .
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. You can find the pre cut parchment on Amazon or in most Latin Markets that cater to Hispanic Caribbean populations. I don't recommend using foil, but if your Mami did, you can often find precut sheets of foil at bulk warehouse stores like Sam's or Costco.
@izzy99891 2 жыл бұрын
You are a very talented KZfaqr..I'm going to make your Pernil ..thanks so much 😊
@SenseandEdibility 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that so much, Izzy. Let me know what you think of it when you do!
@papiwe1 Жыл бұрын
You deserve more subs
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I agree! Don't forget to share so we can make it happen!
@Day-Zee62 Жыл бұрын
Just found your Channel. Love the way you explained everything clearly. My Sofrito consists of Culantro, Cilantro, Onions, Garlic, Red Pepper, Green Pepper. If I can't get to the Bodega, then I skip the Ajis. I love the idea of the Olives. I put Olives in my Beans, and Arroz con Gandules, etc... Never thought of actually putting the Olives in the Sofrito. Thank you. BTW: You were too funny at the end😂
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!
@gottagift 8 ай бұрын
I am going to make this tonight for my Christmas dinner (Pernil and Arroz Con Gondules) I was able to find my culantro at Ideal Grocery, the only spanish grocery nearby. I have never used capers or culantro in a recipe but i want to do my best at recreating the Puerto Rican recipes. They had many types of hot peppers at Ideal Grocery but sadly, i saw no Aji Dulces. Even so, i am sure to be delighted with the foods i cook as i have made the recipes a couple times before but without the capers and culantro. Thank you for sharing.
@SenseandEdibility 8 ай бұрын
My online post has recommendations on how to substitute the ajies. Hopefully you didn't buy the hot peppers as they'll make your sofrito too spicy: senseandedibility.com/sofrito-authentic-recipe/
@TheEagleslover Жыл бұрын
I was struggling forever to find culantro and now I found it in the local Asian market here in Atlanta!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear that!!
@sechie9166 9 ай бұрын
Awesome recipe!!!!!
@SenseandEdibility 9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@sandyharris5508 Жыл бұрын
I love your style girl… I have been looking for you for a minute.. You are beautiful. Thank you for your beautiful energy… I am Guyanese, we use shadow benni ( married man) lol. Thank you for inspiration. Love from NYC ❤
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@dionisiahuertas-chaves3065 2 жыл бұрын
Love this recipe. It's quick and easy and the sofrito makes all my stews and beans as well as my red rice (like arroz con gandules) delicious!!
@SenseandEdibility 2 жыл бұрын
I'm SO glad you like it!!
@MMSCOTT-mx8dm Жыл бұрын
Great job, different from mine and I'm sure very tasty!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it!
@patriciajackson5414 2 жыл бұрын
I love your recipe, and I’d love to make it, unfortunately that was to much cause I wouldn’t need that amount. If I can store it for a few months then I’d make it so fast your eyes would spin. I am truly happy I found your site. Whenever you’re on I’ll be right there. You’re a blessing. Thanks again.
@SenseandEdibility 2 жыл бұрын
As I mentioned in the video, you can absolutely freeze it for up to six months. Just put it in an ice cube tray and freeze them until solid. Afterwards, you can pop them out of the tray and into a freezer storage bag. It gives you one tablespoon of sofrito that you can store for months.
@escondidostake 2 жыл бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility I freeze mine and sometimes it lasts me longer than 6 months...and it's fine. Thanks, Martha! I love this recipe...except that there are no aji dulce to be found in CA. Right now, I'm trying to germinate seeds and grow them myself.
@karenjohnson1589 26 күн бұрын
X brilliantly done
@robertogutierrez1183 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Mississippi,I use all the ingredients except the capers,but I also use olive oil, salt and black pepper...I will try capers next time.Thank you.
@SenseandEdibility 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Roberto! I love hearing about people's variations of sofrito. I don't add oils or spices to my sofrito because I don't want to be committed to them in other recipes. Sometime I add this sofrito to things like my mayokechu so the oil might interfere with the flavors or consistency.
@Rbouch 8 ай бұрын
The rice dish I had at edelweiss bar and grill is called arroz con churrasco!!!
@SenseandEdibility 8 ай бұрын
Ah! Okay so sounds like sautéed/seared churrasco with rice. That sounds amazing actually. You may have inspired me to develop my own recipe😂
@Rbouch 8 ай бұрын
Please do it it was my favorite dish when I was there…..I can’t wait to get back there again!
@hisomeonetrackingmuch1309 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the detailed information on ingredients!
@SenseandEdibility 9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@hollyshobbies1050 Жыл бұрын
You can find culantro seed to grow your own in some Asian seed catalogs. It is hardier than cilantro. Just google it 😊
@sheylavee Жыл бұрын
I’ve only made it (mom’s recipe) with cilantro/flat leaf parsley, will try the culantro. I do add olive oil when mixing in the food processor and use green bell peppers. Love your channel, as a Latina (from Panamá that grew up in NYC in a PR community) living in the Netherlands this makes me feel like home!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Happy holidays!
@christopherbarrett6408 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome chef. Thank you your Chanel is the best.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you
@tjames5438 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the recipe! Easy to prepare and store! You are amazing!!look forward to more delicious recipes
@SenseandEdibility 9 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@ShanahIgriega Жыл бұрын
I’m going to try making both ways, culantro and follow then with cilantro and Italian parsley and see what my children who hate cilantro have to say after they eat 😅. Thanks for this
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I love it when folks do that. Let see how much people really hate stuff after they swoon and drool over it, LOL!
@isazmom Жыл бұрын
Gurl u so purdy, u don't need no makeup!❤ U r so beautiful! Mm. No Puerto Rican I know has ever used olives or capers in their receta. I so wanna try that! I love capers & green olives. Thank u for this idea. I'm also lucky to live in an area where there are more Asian markets than there are ordinary stores & 2 of the markets sell recao. I love the flavor way better! I'll never go back to cilantro & parsley. And, we have a ton of Latino markets, & a bunch sell ajies, & so does my favorite Asian market. Yum! ❤❤❤
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Yes, the olives and capers really level up the sofrito. I love the flavor they give it.
@bepos1luvok989 10 ай бұрын
Good tips thx
@SenseandEdibility 9 ай бұрын
You bet!
@papiwe1 Жыл бұрын
Like your vid , I will try the olives and capers.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Please do and let me know what you think!
@cristianlittle3 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing. I would really love a tutorial on how to make some piqué for the pernil
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! Thanks for watching!
@evilsourkraut4866 Жыл бұрын
It's criminal that this video doesn't have a million or more views. I made a small batch with cilantro and parsley as suggested and subbed some hatch chilis because that's what I had on hand. It turned out great! I'll check the local Vietnamese market for culantro and try to replicate yours. I'm curious to see what green peppercorns may contribute?
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I think they may add a bit more astringency than you're looking for, but I'm all about experimenting. Let me know if you do it and how it turns out.
@abigailsanchez7722 10 ай бұрын
Girl you look good and you know it 🤗🤗. Anyways I wanted to learn how to make sofrito and I came across your recipe which has great types. I know I don’t want to drive around searching for Culantro so I’m going to try your type and use cilantro and flat leave parsley. I’ll let you know how it turned out.
@SenseandEdibility 9 ай бұрын
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
@Croneposse429 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to make this! I used to make my own sofrito with tomatoes, cilantro, snacking peppers, onions and garlic, but it would get so watery! Loved having those frozen servings of sofrito for cooking. Got lazy I guess. Love your all green version that won't get water logged! Can't wait to try the olives and capers!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
There's a little liquid that pools in the bowl after you blend the sofrito, but you know what I do with it? Add it to my hot sauce or freeze it to add more flavor to my soups and sauces.
@Croneposse429 Жыл бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility That's awesome!
@misskriss848 7 ай бұрын
Produce Junction almost always has culantro, also I've seen at Hmart if there's one near you.
@SenseandEdibility 7 ай бұрын
I now live near a store that always carries it.
@deborahneese7877 Жыл бұрын
Cant wait to put olives in my sofrito!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
You're going to love it!
@Gdji5fv Жыл бұрын
*LOVE YOUR VIDEOS* *THANK YOU FOR THE RECIPES*
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jeannemarie555 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias. Excellent recipe. I like the idea of using capers and olives. Great tip about cilantro and flat leaf parsley. I cannot find Culantro where I live. You are very creative and it jives with the way I cook.
@SenseandEdibility 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate that.
@leonelvaides167 Жыл бұрын
Nena you yes you ARE the Best.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@belizeanprincessAri Жыл бұрын
Great recipe. ❤️ Did it just now. Came out really well. ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it.
@yaramercedes2931 Жыл бұрын
We don’t put the onions in because it turns out watery, we add olive oil. We also add cubanelle peppers and the snacking peppers if we can’t find good ajies. I’m love the olive and caper idea, I will definitely be adding those moving forward. And your husband’s right, you do look beautiful 😊
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@annsmith4876 Жыл бұрын
Try, I promise you You will look Love it..!!!
@Batsoy808 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much…now I know how to make it.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to know that!
@anastasiamathura5401 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this recipe with me
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure!
@annsmith4876 Жыл бұрын
Baby Girl, I'm Black American and I made Your Sofrito, using Olives, Capers, and Italian Parsley...!!! My Sofrito is the BEST..!!! I went to bed 🛏️ eagerly awaiting the Next day so I could Eat my Sofrito again..!!! It is AMAZING!!!! Thank You! What's the name of the Music 🎵 on this Video? It is Dope..!!! I'm making your Pernil for Christmas. I hope I have enough Sofrito left over, it's just that Good!!! I USED tons of Garlic and I mean it is GOOD 👍.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
It's not a commercial track. I purchase my music for my videos, but I'm glad you like it.
@maryalbizures3024 Жыл бұрын
I came across this video and I couldn't recognize if it was you or not. You look so much younger and even prettier without the makeup!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
🤣😂I filmed this about 3 (almost 4) years ago and had just gotten braces put on. I was a whole different person😂🥲
@ernagonzalez4908 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try your soffits recipe and make my own. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@user-ru2yt4hs6g Жыл бұрын
No one in my family has ever made sofrito. As far as I know I will be the first to give it a shot.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
You're going to hit it out of the park.
@ALuV6 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I was wondering if you could show your version of garlic sauce. I tried this and it was a hit. So I can't wait to taste your garlic sauce recipe. Thanks
@SenseandEdibility 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! So glad you liked it. I'll work on a video for al ajillo sauce soon. Life is crazy right now, but I'll do my best.
@ALuV6 2 жыл бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility ok great and thanks. No rush I totally understand when your able to get to it. I'll be looking forward to it. Take care
@matthewking3126 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I also put olives in my sofrito and that is the special sauce. What are your thoughts on also using Cuban Oregano (with the big leaves) in sofrito?
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I'm all about trying things at least once. I add oregano to most of my dishes, so I don't think it would taste bad at all.
@matthewking3126 Жыл бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility Ashe
@sandyharris5508 Жыл бұрын
Lol I picked up hot Jamaican peppers. Thank goodness I read the label before washing. Lol
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
OH NO!!! I've heard people making that mistake and not realizing it until it was too late. Thank goodness you caught it beforehand!
@theolindsey495 3 жыл бұрын
Tammy gave me some from the batch she made, and that’s what I used for the pernil. I will make my own next time and use the olives and capers. I also need to find a good market to get some culantro.
@SenseandEdibility 3 жыл бұрын
Las Americas on San Pedro always has it in stock!
@escondidostake 2 жыл бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility I always find culantro in the Asian Market.
@albamadonado8577 Жыл бұрын
You look beautiful, and I love your recipes
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
You are so sweet, Alba. Thank you so much!
@kandyceclark904 3 ай бұрын
I hate cilantro but it blends so well with the garlic and onion that I can barely taste it! I’ve had no success at finding culantro so I have to use the dish soap 😂
@ravenmoon1165 Жыл бұрын
Fantastico!!!!! Ty
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Enjoy!
@LadyUniqueness Жыл бұрын
Nice recommendation! Thanks!
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@traceyrussell-kowalski5916 Жыл бұрын
Great idea's
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lucylopez54 Жыл бұрын
We add bell peppers.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
In a pinch those work, but I think they add a slight bitterness to my sofrito.
@larrymarcus7076 8 ай бұрын
showing the perspective of actual cooking is great; the camera behind you is smart. you don"t need make-up, smile more, from a 76 year old white guy
@SenseandEdibility 8 ай бұрын
I don't smile a lot in real life, so doing so in videos would absolutely be unnatural for me and it would show. Thanks for watching.
@nancypagan8273 Жыл бұрын
I add olive oil and salt to my sofrito as well as a little bit of water in the blender
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Love that for you! Since I add those things, minus water because the veggies create enough liquid, I don't add them to my sofrito. I feel like it's the best way to control salt and fat in recipes.
@kittykitty643 Жыл бұрын
Would a tablespoon of lemon juice in the storage container slow down the sofrito from turning brown like on avocado? Thanks
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
there's really no need for it, especially if you add the olives and capers. Their acidity is enough to slow down oxidation, but I always recommend freezing it if you don't think you'll use it within a week.
@nbaoldhead4666 9 ай бұрын
😍😍😍😍
@SenseandEdibility 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Happycat8385 Жыл бұрын
Anyone think steak tips marinated in sofrito would be good?? My friend made me some sofrito never used it before lol
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of if your brain thinks it, you should try it. Since we marinate pork chunks in a sofrito marinade, I think steak tips would be amazing. Here's the marinade I use: senseandedibility.com/pinchos-pork-skewers/
@stormyweather4898 Жыл бұрын
Lemon or Zesting will help with keeping the color or blanching? Hit with cold water? What do you think?
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Neither. Lemon will add a flavor that sofrito shouldn't have. Cold water waters it down. If you're concerned about preserving the color, you should freeze it. Otherwise, it's fine.
@stormyweather4898 Жыл бұрын
No girl, you are beautiful, Queen.
@SenseandEdibility 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@kristalvelez554 Жыл бұрын
I live in the Pittsburgh area and I’m starting a Puerto Rican food truck but I can’t for the life of me find aji dulce
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
That’s odd that you can’t find it there!
@lisaeastes3104 Жыл бұрын
❤️
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@DavidPerez-oj2dv 7 ай бұрын
YOUR AN AMAZING WOMEN
@SenseandEdibility 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@torriedwards9889 6 ай бұрын
Can you please show me Spanish rice? 😅
@SenseandEdibility 5 ай бұрын
Not sure which Spanish rice you mean? Can you describe what you're looking for?
@sherryjobes2899 Жыл бұрын
Great video,but you didn't say how many aji or how many olives . Please help.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
The list of measurements is in the description. Just click "read more." You can also get the full recipe by clicking the link that says "Fine the full recipe here." Hope this helps.
@felixnieves1589 4 ай бұрын
❤👍🏼👍🏼
@Ronnib1000 3 жыл бұрын
Hi - Which olives do you use?
@SenseandEdibility 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I use Manzanilla olives. Brand doesn't really matter.
@Ronnib1000 3 жыл бұрын
@@SenseandEdibility Thank you for responding! What about the capers?
@SenseandEdibility 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ronnib1000 any store brand is fine. There's really only one kind of capers sold in stores
@leonelvaides167 Жыл бұрын
A y se me olvidó Estas Muy Guapa,con make up o sin Estas Linda,From Leo from Florida.
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
gracias!
@karenjohnson1589 26 күн бұрын
Uk
@nunestunes Жыл бұрын
I can never find aji dulces
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
Hopefully the tip about using sweet snacking peppers helps. They are so great for sofrito and add so much color, as well.
@karenjohnson1589 26 күн бұрын
No olives capers, not changing it
@iraidarojas1399 Жыл бұрын
what part of pr your family is from?
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
San Lorenzo
@garylespron7-WS Жыл бұрын
LOL)) I can see it now someone using habenero peppers and not realizing they just made a new sofrito base flaming hot 🔥🥵 ouch! 😆🤪
@SenseandEdibility Жыл бұрын
It happens more often than people can imagine.
@jamesjenningsjr6337 9 ай бұрын
👁️👁️👁️
@SenseandEdibility 9 ай бұрын
A great addition to any recipe, Puerto Rican or not.
@torriedwards9889 6 ай бұрын
Can you show me Spanish rice? .😂
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