Photo featuring a sauce and trying to showcase it alone is a bit of a creative challenge. My creativity does not extend too much further than the kitchen, can you tell?
Anyway…have I mentioned that my family loves Mexican food? And there are times that you need a little chipotle cream sauce to finish off the dish. Like on fish or shrimp tacos, or to top a taco salad, or my giant tostada.
Or you might just need a chipotle cream sauce to lap up a bowlful with a spoon, like I’m sure my son Matt would do. Because he passionately loves chipotle. It’s a long term love affair.
Here’s what you need
This is a simple recipe. It is fast. It is easy. It is yummy.
Lime juice and zest, but start with less and add after mixing and tasting
Throw everything into the food processor. I used one chipotle and one teaspoon of adobo sauce. If you like it spicier, use more. Start with half the lime juice and just a little zest. Process the ingredients to make the sauce, and then taste. Add more of whichever ingredient(s) until it is to your taste.
I love the color
It will look a little runny, but it will harden a little once chilled.
Drizzle on your favorite Mexican dish
So much flavor! This is my giant tostada drizzled with the lovely chipotle crema.
Easy Chipotle Crema
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1-2 chipotle in adobo sauce plus adobo sauce to taste
- juice of 1/2 to 3/4 of 1 lime
- lime zest to taste
- one medium clove garlic
Instructions
- Start with one chipotle, one teaspoon of adobe sauce, the juice of half a lime, and 1/8 teaspoon of lime zest. (Cut the lime in quarters to facilitate adding juice in stages.)
- Place in the bowl of a food processor and add the other ingredients.
- Process until blended.
- Taste and adjust amount of each ingredient to taste, re-processing after every addition.
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