How to pronounce Sofrito

Sofrito is written σοφρίτο where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /soˈfrito/. In plain English letters that is so-FREE-toh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Sofrito?

Sofrito is a main dish of Greece. Where it comes from: Corfu (Ionian Islands). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef. It tastes savory and sour.

Where Sofrito comes from

Sofrito is one of 37 signature dishes of Greece on this map. See all dishes from Corfu.

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Food of Greece

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