Sofrito

Sofrito in the Spanish dictionary means to fry slightly. In Puerto Rico however, sofrito is a basic ingredient which is added to stews of meat, fowl, beans, asopao, etc.

4 bacon slices, chopped
1/4 cup diced cooked ham
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon minced olives
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 tomato, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon capers

Cook bacon and ham in saucepan until bacon is almost crisp. Add onion, green pepper, tomato, garlic salt, olives and capers. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat. Cool. Store in refrigerator. Yield 1/2 cup.

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