Sofrito

Ingredients

• 10 ají dulce peppers (tops removed)
• 4 onions, cut into large chunks
• 3 medium tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 green bell peppers (seeded and chopped)
• 1 red bell peppers (seeded and chopped)
• 3 medium heads garlic (peeled)
• 25 cilantro stems (with leaves)
• 25 recao stems (with leaves)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine ají dulce peppers, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, and garlic in a food processor; pulse a few times. Add cilantro stems, recao stems, salt, and pepper. Process until a semi-chunky salsa (not watery) consistency is reached.
2. Store in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Use as needed or freeze in portions.