SOFRITO
(quick recipe)

1/4 cup chopped cilantrillo or cilantro (Chinese parsley)
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed or chopped (or to taste)
1 onion chopped
2 tbs cocktail (small) capers drained
6 pimento stuffed olives, chopped
3 tb Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp sugar

Combine all ingredients in a blender or processor and puree until smooth. Remaining sofrito should be stored in the refrigerator in a glass covered container. This sofrito can be used in Mexican Food, Spanish food or Caribbean. It gives a great taste to chicken, meat or any fish, either stewed or baked.