Essentially, sofrito is a mixture of sautéed ingredients and made in different geographical variations, but this is our Puerto Rican version of Sofrito—onions, garlic, green peppers, cilantro, culantro, and aji dulce.
 
Sofrito is the key ingredient and cooking base that gives flavor to many dishes in Spanish cooking and can be added to various dishes, such as paella, stew, beans, vegetables, and pasta.