. . "Sofrito (Spanish pronunciation: [so\u02C8f\u027Eito]) or refogado (Portuguese pronunciation: [\u0281\u0268fu\u02C8\u0263a\u00F0u], [\u0281efu\u02C8\u0261adu]) is a sauce used as a base in Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American cooking. Preparations may vary, but it typically consists of aromatic ingredients cut into small pieces and sauteed or braised in cooking oil.In Spanish cuisine, sofrito consists of garlic, onion, paprika, peppers, and tomatoes cooked in olive oil."@en . .