sofrito en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish sofrito. Doublet of soffritto.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A sautéed mixture of chopped onions, garlic, and tomato and/or (chili) peppers, and sometimes carrots, celery, and/or herbs, used as the beginning point of a dish, especially in Hispanic or Portuguese cuisine.
"Should I do it?" Jimmy asked again, finishing off his beer and using a piece of bread to sop up the sofrito.
1996, Mary Doria Russell, The Sparrow, Ballantine Books, published 2008, page 18:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sofritos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (1)
es sofrito (noun)