sofregit

Catalan

Alternative forms

sofregida, sofrit

Etymology

From sofregir. Cognate with Spanish sofrito, Italian soffritto.

Pronunciation

(Balearic) IPA^(key): /so.fɾəˈʒit/

(Central) IPA^(key): /su.fɾəˈʒit/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /so.fɾeˈd͡ʒit/

Noun

sofregit m (plural sofregits)

A mixture of diced vegetables (usually tomatoes and garlic or onions) slow-cooked in olive oil and used as a base for various sauces.

Further reading

“sofregit” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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