Description
A creamy and smoky Chipotle Crema that's quick to prepare and perfect for adding a zesty, spicy kick to your tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. This versatile sauce combines the tang of lime with the smoky heat of chipotle hot sauce, balanced by the richness of sour cream or traditional Mexican crema.
Ingredients
Chipotle Crema Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
- 1/2 medium lime (juice and zest)
- 3 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Mexican crema), lime juice and zest, chipotle hot sauce, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the crema and add more chipotle hot sauce or salt if desired to balance heat and flavor according to your preference.
- Chill: Set the crema aside and refrigerate if preparing ahead of time to let the flavors meld together for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Use the chipotle crema as a sauce or dip for tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or any dish that can benefit from a smoky, tangy touch.
Notes
- You can substitute Mexican crema for sour cream for a more authentic flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle hot sauce based on your desired spice level.
- Refrigerate the crema to enhance flavor integration before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
