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What is the salsa that is served on top of the tamale in cuban cuisine?

I am looking for a recipe for the "salsa" that is traditionally served on top of the tamale in cuban cuisine. I may have the wrong term in "salsa" but I cannot think of any other way to word it. Thanks for any input.

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1. Found this online Margie's Cuban Sofrito (Sauce) SUBMITTED BY: Stacie PHOTO BY: shannon "Authentic Cuban sofrito (sauce) to be added to Cuban dishes, stews and other things. This is where the different flavor of Cuban food comes from." RECIPE RATING: The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating. Read Reviews (15) Review/Rate This Recipe PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 30 Min READY IN 45 Min SERVINGS (Help) Servings USMETRIC INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 30 ml vegetable oil * 1 medium onion, chopped * 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped * 5 cloves garlic, chopped * 6 g salt * 0.5 g pepper * 0.5 g ground cumin * 2 g dried oregano, crushed * 2 bay leaves * 2 tomatoes, chopped (optional) * 180 ml canned tomato sauce * add to recipe box Add to Recipe Box My folders: * add to shopping list Add to Shopping List * add a personal note Add a Personal Note DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent. Add the bell pepper, and saute until tender. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and bay leaves. Continue cooking until the mixture looks like a yummy green paste with oil around it. Stir in the tomatoes, if using, and cook stirring until all of the liquid is released. Gradually stir in the tomato sauce simmer until the sauce looks really red. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Remove bay leaves. 2. Now the sauce is done. You can add it to meat, rice, beans fish or potatoes. Thin the sauce down if necessary with water, wine, beer, or whatever is handy. It's not a bad website so look up more if this one does't seem right,