What is another name for sofrito?

Table of Contents:

1. What is another name for sofrito?
2. What is the Mexican Trinity?
3. What Mexican peppers are sweet?
4. What Mexican chiles are spicy?
5. What can I substitute for peppers in a recipe?

What is another name for sofrito?

Sofrito (Spanish, pronounced [soˈfɾito]), sofregit (Catalan), soffritto (Italian, pronounced [sofˈfritto]), or refogado (Portuguese, pronounced [χɨfuˈgadu]/[ʁefuˈɡadu]) is a basic preparation in Mediterranean, Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese cooking.

What is the Mexican Trinity?

I think the Trinity of Mexican cooking is the 3 dish toppers cabbage, cilantro and lime. ... When fresh, they elevate tacos, tamales, soups and any other dish to new heights. I put this on just about any Mexican dish I eat. The cabbage gives the dish a crunch, an often needed contrast in texture.

What Mexican peppers are sweet?

Guajillo Pepper: a Favorite Mexican Pepper. The guajillo pepper is a beloved pepper used in Mexican cuisine. It is the dried form of the mirasol chili pepper, second in popularity only to the ancho, offering sweet flavor and mild-medium heat.

What Mexican chiles are spicy?

• Guajillo: Bright red, large and skinny, tough skins, sweet but with some acidity, relatively mild heat.
• Puya: Similar to guajillos but smaller and spicier, earthy, fruity but with some acidity, medium heat.
• Chipotle: Medium sized, tough skinned, smoky, medium heat.
• Chiles de Arbol: Small, nutty, earthy, very spicy.

What can I substitute for peppers in a recipe?

If you want to replace bell pepper in a recipe then the best options are Poblano, Cubanelle, or Anaheim peppers. They are excellent if you want to mimic the original flavor and texture....What can I substitute for bell pepper?

• Poblano peppers. ...
• Cubanelle. ...
• Anaheim peppers. ...
• Jalapeno. ...
• Pimiento. ...
• Zucchini. ...
• Broccoli.