Sofrito

Sauce And CondimentSpanishLatin-caribbeanFilipinoSavoryAromaticGarlickyHerbaceousTomatoeySweetUmami

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 90
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 6
Carbs (g): 8
Fiber (g): 1.8
Sodium (mg): —

Values vary widely by recipe; oil, salt, and tomato content notably affect calories and sodium.

Storage

Room temp: up to 0 days
Refrigerated: up to 7 days
Frozen: up to 180 days

Sofrito is a cooked aromatic base used across Spanish, Latin American, Caribbean, and Filipino cuisines. It typically blends onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes with herbs like cilantro or culantro, then gently sautés them in oil until soft, sweet, and deeply fragrant. The result is a versatile flavor foundation that streamlines cooking and adds layered, homey depth to everyday dishes.

Regional styles vary: Puerto Rican recaito is a green, tomato-free version built around culantro, cilantro, and ají dulce; Cuban sofrito often includes tomato paste, oregano, and pork fat; Spanish and Catalan sofregit leans tomato-forward and jammy. Sofrito can be made in batches and refrigerated or frozen in cubes for quick use, and jarred versions are widely available for convenience.