Sofrito - Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Base with Culantro

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1. 1Step 1: In a food processor (or blender) add the olives, capers, onion, and garlic cloves. Pulse the ingredients together 10 times, or until coarsely chopped. Scrape down the bowl of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
2. 2Step 2: Add the peppers to the bowl and pulse 8-9 times. Scrape down the bowl once more.
3. 3Step 3: Pour out half of the pepper and onion mixture into a clean bowl. Add the culantro and cilantro leaves to the food processor and pulse until the leaves are broken down - this can be done in stages if necessary.
4. 4Step 4: Return the pepper and onion that you reserved back to the food processor and pulse until the sofrito is semi-smooth (the consistency of chunky applesauce).
5. 5Step 5: Transfer the sofrito into mason jars or into ice cube trays to freeze for later use.