Puerto Rican sofrito (recaito)

A make-ahead flavor hero to stash in your freezer, plus 13 Puerto Rican pantry essentials

Gabriella Vigoreaux

September 14, 2023

Almost every place has its version of sofrito—from French mirepoix to Cajun cooking’s holy trinity—but the general idea is the same. Veggies and herbs get chopped into tiny pieces and sautéed in oil o……

Gabriella Vigoreaux

Gabriella Vigoreaux is a recipe developer and test-kitchen veteran whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Epicurious, Saveur, and Cherry Bombe. She’s co-owner of Bandidas Bake Shop in Lakeland, Florida.

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