Sour Cream
Also known as: Crema acida
Dairy$1.99 / 16 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Fermented cream with a thick consistency and mildly tangy flavor. Essential for enchiladas, crispy tacos, tostadas and Aztec soups. Adds richness and balances the heat in Mexican dishes.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Sour Cream, part of the dairy section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Red Chilaquiles, Bean and Chorizo Sopes and Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas. 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 using sour cream
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Sour Cream?
Sour Cream is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Red Chilaquiles and Bean and Chorizo Sopes. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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