Recaito is a green aromatic puree of onions, culantro (recao) leaves, garlic, green peppers and (it varies) ajies dulces. In Puerto Rico, recaito is used as the base seasoning known as sofrito.
What you need
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored and chopped
- 1 head garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 bunch culantro, chopped (about 1 cup packed)
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1 cup packed)
- ½ medium orange bell pepper, chopped (or 3 small ajies dulces
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Turn on low for 30 seconds. Scrape the sides of the container as needed.
- Process on high for 15 seconds, until a thick sauce forms.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.