Sour cream
Sour cream is a dairy product characterised by its creamy texture and slightly tangy flavour. In Mexican cuisine, it is used to accompany tacos, enchiladas, and other dishes, adding a refreshing contrast. It is an ingredient that is essential on the Mexican table.
Estimated retail price
~£1.89 / 300ml
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Sour cream, part of the dairy section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 3 recipes in our collection, including Chicken in Walnut Sauce, Chilaquiles with Cecina Cured Beef and Chicken and Poblano Chilli Strip Tamales. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Sour cream
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Sour cream?
Sour cream is used in 3 recipes in our collection, such as Chicken in Walnut Sauce and Chilaquiles with Cecina Cured Beef. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Sour cream in the UK?
You can buy Sour cream online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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