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Best Sofrito in London
“A slow, patient technique where aromatic ingredients meld into the foundation of Mediterranean and Latin American cooking.”
What the real thing tastes like
Sofrito (Spanish: [soˈfɾito]), sofregit (Catalan: [sufɾəˈʒit]), soffritto (Italian: [sofˈfritto]), sofrit (French: [sofʁi]), refogado (Portuguese: [ʁɨfuˈɣaðu]) or sueztitze (Basque: [s̺ues̻ˈtits̻e]) typically consists of aromatic ingredients cut into small pieces and sautéed or braised in cooking oil for a long period of time over a low heat, then used as a foundation for a variety of dishes. It is a basic preparation in Mediterranean and Latin American cooking. The word sofrito derives from the Spanish verb sofreír, meaning 'to stir-fry'.
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Sofrito is the quiet foundation of Mediterranean and Latin American cooking—a slow, patient technique where aromatic ingredients are cut small and sautéed gently in oil until they meld into something greater than their parts. Whether you call it sofregit in Catalonia, soffritto in Italy, or refogado in Portugal, this base layer of flavor does the same essential work: it's where a dish begins to taste like itself. The low, long heat transforms raw aromatics into the backbone that carries everything built on top of it.
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- fundamental preparation
- versatile across cuisines
- builds depth from simple ingredients
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