Sofrito (Fried Onion, Garlic and Oil Base)

Anyone can make Spanish dishes if you know this recipe as sofrito is the first step in many, many Spanish dishes.

Preparation Time: 5 Min.
(for 1 dish - 10 1/2 oz.)

Ingredients:
4 Tblsp. Olive Oil
1 Cup Chopped Onion
1 Clove Garlic minced (although I usually use 2-3)
A pinch of salt (to taste)

Instructions:
1. Put the oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion as well as the salt.
3. Stir up and let sizzle until onion and garlic are slightly browned.

Variations: Depending on the dish and flavor you want, you can add either a couple of teaspoons of paprika or 9 ounces of tomato sauce.

Background/History: This cooking base in its different variations is used in other countries as well such as Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Nigeria.