RECAITO
There really is no translation for this mixture of onion, garlic, peppers and green herbs. Recao is culantro in Puerto Rican-speak, so this seasoning is called recaito, or "little culantro." You can buy it in bottles in some ethnic grocery stores but why? when it's so simple to make. Use in dishes like Cuban black beans or Puerto Rican style pot roast, where you want the flavor but not the color or extra liquid that you have in a sofrito. Culantro is the defining flavor.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Onions
Time 13m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the onion and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
- With the motor running, add the remaining ingredients, one at a time and process, until the mixture is smooth.
- Set aside the amount you need for the recipe you're preparing.
- Pack the remaining recaito in ½-cup portions in sealable plastic bags and store in freezer.
- *** Cooks notes:
- *** Ajices Dulces, also known as cachucha or ajicitos are tiny sweet peppers with a hint of heat. They range in color from light to medium green and yellow to red and orange. They add freshness and an herby note to anything you cook. Do not mistake them for Scotch bonnet or Habanero chilies (which they look like)--those two pack a wallop when it comes to heat.
- *** Culantro is not cilantro. It has long leaves with tapered tips and serrated edges. When it comes to flavor, culantro is like cilantro times ten.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.9
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recaito recipe. I've been looking for a good one for a while.
Mahlatse Lesego
[email protected]This recaito looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.
Hanan Saleem
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recaito recipe. It sounds delicious.
Jazib Tanveer
[email protected]This recaito is the perfect addition to any Puerto Rican dish.
Samah 256
[email protected]I'm so excited to try this recaito recipe. It looks amazing.
Btw Usama
[email protected]This recaito looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.
Paddy Ayangbayi
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recaito recipe. I've been looking for a good one for a while.
Buluma Didan
[email protected]This recaito looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.
Soha Khan
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recaito recipe. It sounds delicious.
Cait Moor
[email protected]This recaito is a must-try for anyone who loves Puerto Rican food.
mdNerob Khan
[email protected]I'm so impressed with this recaito recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Benevolent
[email protected]This recaito is amazing! It's the perfect blend of spices and it adds so much flavor to my dishes.
osuna patrick
[email protected]I love the flavor of this recaito. It's the perfect addition to my arroz con gandules.
Shanwaz Samro
[email protected]This recaito is a must-have for any Puerto Rican kitchen. It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish.
Azzy Garcia
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recaito recipe. It's a game-changer for my Puerto Rican cooking.
Ifeanyi Sunday
[email protected]This is the best recaito recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and versatile. I use it in everything from rice dishes to stews.
dogmann _112
[email protected]I love this recaito recipe! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to my dishes.
Ashley Duran
[email protected]This recaito is amazing! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've used it in several dishes and it's always a hit.
Emily Mahaffey
[email protected]I've been using this recaito recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect addition to any Puerto Rican dish.
Jaclyn Wierzba
[email protected]This recaito recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Puerto Rican cuisine. It's easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to any dish.