Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 unit

Yellow Onion

quartered

8 cloves

Garlic

peeled

9 unit

Ajicitos Dulces

quartered, seeds removed (optional)

1 unit

Cubanelle Pepper

cored, seeded, chopped

1.5 cup

Cilantro

packed, coarsely chopped

1 unit

Red Bell Pepper

cored, seeded, chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping coarsely.

Step 2
~2 min

Peel the yellow onion and cut it into quarters.

Step 3
~2 min

Peel the garlic cloves.

Step 4
~2 min

Cut the ajicitos dulces in quarters, removing seeds if desired.

Step 5
~2 min

Core, seed, and cut the cubanelle pepper into chunks.

Step 6
~2 min

Measure out 1 1/2 cups of packed cilantro leaves and stems, coarsely chopping them.

Step 7
~2 min

Core, seed, and cut the red bell pepper into chunks.

Step 8
~2 min

Add the onion, garlic, ajicitos dulces, cubanelle pepper, cilantro, and red pepper to a food processor in batches if necessary.

Step 9
~2 min

Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 10
~2 min

Spoon the Recaito into an airtight container.

Step 11
~2 min

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze in small freezer bags.

Step 12
~2 min

To use, add about 2 tablespoons of Recaito (more or less to your preference) to oil in a pan.

Step 13
~2 min

Saute for about 10-15 minutes on low heat, mixing occasionally.

Step 14
~2 min

Recaito is now ready as a savory base to your Latin food dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of ajicitos dulces for desired sweetness.

For a deeper flavor, saute the recaito slightly longer.

Experiment with adding other peppers for different heat levels.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made several days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Use in sofrito.

Add to rice and beans.

Use to flavor stews and soups.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Arroz con Gandules
Habichuelas Guisadas
Pollo Guisado

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Puerto Rico

Cultural Significance

Essential component of Puerto Rican cuisine, used as a base for many traditional dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Party
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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