Hogao (Colombian Sofrito)
Slow-cooked tomato and scallion sauce that serves as the flavor base for countless Colombian dishes.
Why It Works
Long, slow cooking drives off water and concentrates the natural glutamates in tomatoes; using scallions instead of yellow onions gives a milder, sweeter allium flavor.
Key Ingredients
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