I have such exciting news to share! As you may know, I’ve been partnering with Spice Tribe for the past two years doing recipe development work and in that timeframe, I’ve been working closely with their team to develop three spice blends: a black garlic adobo, smoky sazón, and sofrito blend. This has been a labor of love and I am so excited to have my blends out in the world to share with you and your family.
Black Garlic Adobo Blend: Adobo is an all-purpose seasoning blend common in Puerto Rican kitchens and I wanted to create a fun and insanely flavorful twist on this tried and true classic. By using black garlic, there’s a hint of sweetness and tangy depth to the blend of this spice cabinet workhorse. Use this in any recipe that you’d use an all-purpose seasoning blend and transform your dish into something magical with this umami-forward taste!
Smoky Sazón Blend: Its translation comes from the Spanish verb “to season” and this spice blend doesn’t miss! A common ingredient used in Puerto Rican dishes, this blend of garlic, oregano, black pepper often gets its signature reddish-orange hue from annatto. I wanted to amp up these flavors by adding a smoky element which pairs well with any kind of protein as a rub or marinade or seasoning in various rice dishes, soups, and stews.
Sofrito Blend: This herbaceous and aromatic seasoning blend is a staple in the Puerto Rican kitchen and is the backbone of many of our savory dishes. I wanted to take the same bold flavors of cilantro, peppers, onions, and garlic and introduce them as a dry spice blend, for a simple way to add a punch of flavor to each of your meals. Use this blend anywhere you’d use aromatics: stews and soups, curries, rice dishes, even as a marinade for protein. When in doubt, put sofrito in it.
Where to purchase? You can order the spice blend set directly from Spice Tribe. And great news! As of December 2023, the blends are now available individually. The set is also available for purchase on Amazon. Thank you so much for your ongoing support!
Love,
Reina
