Step 1

In a skillet, place the olive oil and heat slightly. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño.

Step 2

Stir fry for about 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Add the spices. Tie the sprigs of cilantro with butcher's twine and place in the mixture.

Step 3

Turn heat down to low, cover and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes. The mixture needs to cook down considerable, it needs to look thick.

Step 4

Remove the cilantro sprigs. Let it cool for about 20 minutes and place in an  ice cube tray.

Step 5

You should be able to fill one entire tray.

Step 6

** As far as usage is concerned, I normally use 1 cube per can of beans, or per cup or rice.