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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Grains Cuban 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 c Achiote oil **
2 Green bell peppers; seeded, deribbed, and chopped
1/4 c Mild green chilies; chopped
2 Onions; chopped
6 Garlic cloves; chopped
1 tb Chopped fresh oregano; or 1 tsp dried oregano
1 c Chopped fresh cilantro; or 2 tbsp dried cilantro
2 Tomatoes; chopped
1/2 lb Cured ham; chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

My husband lived in Cuba as a child. I can give you a good Cuban version of
sofrito. It's from "A Taste of Cuba," and we've enjoyed it many times.
Puree all the ingredients in a food processor. Place in a small saucepan
and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use in
another recipe, or pour into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate until ready
to use.
** To make achiote oil, heat 2 cups olive oil over low heat in a small
saucepan. Add 1/2 cup achiote seeds and cook about 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until a rich orange color is obtained. Remove the oil from
the heat and let cool. Strain the oil through a sieve into a small jar and
discard the seeds. Use the oil in another recipe, or store it in the
refrigerator for later use.
Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by "Linda Lang" <llang@icx.net> on May 5, 1998

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