SOFRITO COQUITO FIESTA
A LATIN CULTURAL CONNECTION
The Sofrito-Coquito event was created to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage, and specifically designed to educate and connect friends and family from all generations…los abuelos, los padres, y los ninos.
Sounds good? Try planning your own "Sofrito- Coquito" Latin cooking party. No recipe books needed.
Salud!
Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican traditional drink typically shared during the holiday season. During our Coquito- Sofrito parties we make it together and stock up for holiday sharing.
What is a Sofrito Coquito Event?
The Sofrito-Coquito event is a social gathering with close friends and familia to chop, blend, mix and taste two of Puerto Rico’s most staple food items: Sofrito (a special seasoning sauce made of select vegetables) and Coquito (a Rican version of egg nog; a creamy, cold drink made with rum.)
Why? The Christmas season calls for alot of eating and drinking. This is a fun way to “stock up” on enough sofrito to cook through the holiday season in the company of your friends and loved ones. And when visiting friends and family this year, Coquito is a great alternative for a bottle of wine. Coquito-tasting a bonus.
Check out photos of our November 2021 sofrito Coquito Event at a family home.
All the ingredients you need to make Puerto Rican Sofrito!
Virgin Coquito toast with sisters
Fresh veggies make the best Sofrito
Sofrito-Coquito station
Sofrito in process...
Mom showing younger ones how to cut the vegetables, and sharing the importance of each one.
Teenagers choppin it up (recipe not provided by Google..LOL)
Three generations cooking their culture; mom, me and little one.
Mom-Daughter Sofrito Making
Coquito cooler station
Finished Coquito!
Finished Sofrito for everyone to take home
Taking home her own Coquito and Sofrito- Wepa!
SofritoCoquito Fiesta!!!
WATCH VIDEO: SOFRITO INGREDIENT TABLE
WATCH VIDEO: PICK, CUT, AND BLEND YOUR SOFRITO
INGREDIENT LIST
Recipe provided by mom of Semiya Marketing.
COQUITO (Puerto Rican punch)*
Coquito Instructions/Notes:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix on low. (If making a Virgin recipe (without rum), reduce about of condensed milk in half
Pour into bottle/jar and add one connamon stick for extra flavoring if desired.
Store in refrigerator (4-6 months maximum)
Coquito Ingredients:
1 8 oz glass of Bacardi/ Puerto Rican rum (750ml)
1 can (15 oz.) Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez)
1 can Evaporated Milk (Carnation, 12 fl. oz.) OR non-dairy option is evaporated coconut milk
1 can of coconut milk (12 fl. oz.)
1/2 can condensed milk OR non-dairy option is 2 7.4 oz cans of coconut condensed milk
The host can provide the garnishes: vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg
*If you would like to experiment with making a vegan Coquito, I’ve included non-dairy ingredient options which you can order in advance on Amazon or purchase at a Whole Foods store.
SOFRITO (Puerto Rican seasoning)
Sofrito Instructions/Notes:
Mix chopped veggies in a bowl, add 2 cups at a time to the blender (use 1-2 tbsp of olive oil if gets stuck)
Pout sofrito into jar/container (TIP: We like to sometimes freeze them in solicon ice trays ;)
TIP: The host can provide all the vegetables needed to make this delicious seasoning sauce, so guests don’t need to bring anything. Or you can break up the ingredient list per person. Its ups to you!
The host can provide jars or containers too; see photos. If not, guests should bring their own containers.
Sofrito Ingredients:
2 medium Spanish onions, cut into large chunks (about 2 cups)
4 cubanelle peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into large chunks (about 2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 large bunch cilantro, washed and roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
18 medium cloves garlic, peeled
8 ajices dulces, stemmed
4 leaves of cilantro
1 small bunch of recaito leaves (5-7)
Kosher salt
Founder/CEO of Semiya Marketing
Melissa is considered a cultural ambassador for Latin culture and her Puerto Rican communities.
The Sofrito-Coquito event was created to celebrate her Puerto Rican heritage and specifically designed to educate and connect participants from all generations…los abuelos, los padres, y los ninos. This “trio” component of Semiya’s events is the secret ingredient to all her experience, as it helps celebrate traditions and education future generations to come.
To learn more about the Sofrito Coquito event, or how Semiya Marketing can create an event that engages your target audience while further connecting your Latin community email hello@semiyamarketing.com.
Gracias and Buen Provecho!