Recaito Recipe

Unlock the vibrant secret of Recaito, the essential Puerto Rican and Cuban seasoning! Unlike its colorful cousin sofrito, Recaito delivers a powerful punch of flavor without the added liquid or intense color. This simple blend of onion, garlic, peppers, and aromatic culantro (or recao) is the key to authentic dishes like Cuban black beans and Puerto Rican pot roast. Learn how to make this easy-to-prepare seasoning from scratch – fresher and tastier than anything you'll find in a bottle!

Prep Time 13 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 57.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Recaito

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How to Make Recaito

  1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and peppers. Roughly chop the culantro.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  3. Pulse until finely minced but not pureed. You want some texture!
  4. Transfer the Recaito to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

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