Bell peppers, onions, and garlic (to taste) are the other main ingredients. Florida, 2021. Frankie Negron
Five of the ingredients for sofrito rest on the counter. Florida, 2021. Frankie Negron
A bottle opener in the shape of a coqui watches on as the sofrito is made. Florida, 2021. Frankie Negron
Sweet and spicy peppers, originally from Puerto Rico, are added. Florida, 2021. Frankie Negron
Sofrito was once made using the pilon (mortar and pestle), but now blenders are used to speed up the process. Florida, 2021. Frankie Negron
The reddish sofrito is poured into ice cube molds and set aside for freezing. Florida, 2021. Frankie Negron
A green sofrito, made from the same ingredients. Florida, 2021. Frankie Negron