Smoky chipotle cream sauce, the perfect condiment for tacos and grilled meats.
About this recipe
Chipotle cream is a smoky, creamy sauce that has become an essential condiment in modern Mexican cookery. It is made by blending chipotle chillies in adobo with soured cream, garlic and a squeeze of lime, resulting in a silky sauce with a perfect balance of heat, smokiness and creaminess. It is incredibly versatile: it accompanies tacos, quesadillas, grilled meats, salads and even works as a dip for tortilla crisps. It takes barely five minutes to prepare, making it the most practical and flavourful condiment in the Mexican repertoire.
History & Origin
The chipotle chilli is a ripened, smoked jalapeño — a pre-Hispanic preservation technique that the Aztecs perfected in the Valley of Mexico. The name comes from the Nahuatl chilpoctli: chilli (chilli pepper) and poctli (smoke). Mesoamerican peoples smoked ripe jalapeños over mesquite wood for days to preserve them and concentrate their flavour. With the arrival of the Spanish and the introduction of dairy, the first combinations of chilli with cream emerged. Chipotle cream as we know it today became popular in Mexican taquerías and restaurants during the 20th century.
Estimated cost
£4.00
Total cost
£0.50
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
60
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
0g
Fibre
180mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Coloca la crema ácida, los chiles chipotle con su adobo y el diente de ajo en el vaso de la licuadora o procesador de alimentos.
- 2
Licúa a velocidad alta durante 30 segundos hasta obtener una mezcla completamente homogénea y de color anaranjado-rosado uniforme.
💡 Si quieres más picor, añade un chipotle extra. Si quieres menos, retira las semillas antes de licuar.
- 3
Añade el jugo de limón y la sal. Licúa 10 segundos más para integrar. Prueba y ajusta la sazón.
- 4
Transfiere a un recipiente con tapa y refrigera al menos 30 minutos antes de servir para que los sabores se integren. Se conserva hasta 5 días en refrigeración.
💡 La crema espesa ligeramente al refrigerarse. Si la quieres más líquida, añade una cucharada de leche.
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