Corfu Traditional Recipes: Sofrito

For the sofrito

• Place a pan over heat and let it get very hot.
• Cut the meat into little pieces and transfer to a bowl. Add the salt, pepper and flour. Mix with your hands.
• Add the olive oil to the hot pan. Add the meat and sauté on both sides until golden. When ready, transfer to a bowl.
• In a shallow pot, add the olive oil, minced garlic, the meat, vinegar and wine. Mix.
• Add the bouillon cube, water and granulated sugar. Lower heat, cover with lid and simmer for 1 ½ hours. Check the food every half hour and add extra water, if necessary.
• When ready, remove pot from heat and add the capers, lemon zest, lemon juice and finely chopped parsley. Mix.

For the potatoes

• Cut the potatoes into pieces and place in a bowl. Add the white vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix. Lightly press on the potatoes to break them up.

To serve

• Place the potatoes on a serving place. Add the meat over them, top with finely chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Source: akispetretzikis.com