Ingredients
Units
- 1 cup, 190 grams shortening or lard
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon merkén (Chilean smoked chili, available at Amazon), optional
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan or skillet, over medium heat, melt the shortening. If you want, add the garlic and let fry for 1 minute, remove and discard.
- Add the paprika and Merken if using. Lower the heat to low, cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Allow to cool in the same pot, it will solidify or transfer to a glass jar, you can strain if desired.
- Keep refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Savory
- Method: Stove cooked
- Cuisine: Chilean
Keywords: chilean color, chilean sofrito