I made Sofrito, now what.
So I was watching Daisy Martinez's cooking show this weekend and got all excited and made some sofrito because it sounded so yummy. Then I realized that I really didn't know what to do with it. Right now I have some flank steak in a slow cooker with beef broth, red onions and some of the sofrito to make shredded beef tacos with tonight but other than that I'm kinda stumped. Any good ideas? I have about a quart of this stuff. I froze some of it but I'd welcome any delectable dishes you've been inspired to make with this wonderful sauce.
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9 Comments:
Enchiladas, You could add other stuff to it and make a stew or chili, make like a pulled pork type sandwich put it in a bun, with grilled onions and cole slaw on top. Make a salad out of it, or pour it over mashed potatoes or rice. Make empanadas with it. I am so jealous, I wish I had it. Is Daisy's show in FN?
pjracz10 at 12:18PM on 07/20/09
Empanadas. Stuff them with some leftover beef, chicken or pork and whatever else is on hand. I used to peel the leftover stalks from broccoli, dice and saute them and add to the filling. Pan frying is good but they can be brushed with olive oil and baked.
phaelon56 at 2:32PM on 07/20/09
Freezing is a great idea. I like ice cube trays for this sort of thing.
What kind of sofrito did you make? It's a general term for aromatics that has different ingredients depending on the country you're from. In Spain it's garlic, onions, tomato, and olive oil without any added spices. We use it in arroz con pollo or paella. It's a good base for sauteing chicken or fish.
gingercookiewithlime at 2:53PM on 07/20/09
@gingercookiewithlime - can you send the ingredient amounts for the Spanish sofrito - sounds like a real time saver to have that on hand when you are in a hurry.
bareneed at 3:29PM on 07/20/09
@ pjracz - Daisy's show is on regular digital broadcasting on PBS's "Create" channel.
Martini Me at 4:11PM on 07/20/09
Use it as base to cook/season ANYTHING!!!
use it in rices - plain whole grain rice, rice pilafs,
use it to season soups - noodle soup or veggie tortilla soup...
Use it stews - stewed potatoes, stewed chayotes, shrimp creole, picadillos...
Use it season cheese sauces - for a lasagna, for a mac & cheese...
To season batters - to make mock bacalaitos, fried cauliflower, onion rings, eggplants...
Madelyn
KarmaFreeCooking
MadelynRodriguez at 4:28PM on 07/20/09
Sofrito is the base of almost all Latin American dishes. Use it to slow-cook some chicken with a bit of tomato sauce (not marinara!) and chicken stock (topped with cilantro), put it in an omelet with some veggies or ham and cheese, steamed mussels with white wine and stock, or make my mom's famous arroz con pollo.
bitchincamero at 6:21PM on 07/20/09
Ooooooo! The steamed mussels idea is great.
I am happy to report my shredded beef tacos turned out FABULOUSLY!!!!
Martini Me at 10:06AM on 07/21/09
Serve on the side or stir into scrambled eggs.
Add to beans. Spread on bread.
CJ McD at 11:38AM on 07/21/09