Chipotle Sauce Recipe
This creamy and smoky Chipotle Sauce blends the heat of chipotle peppers in adobo with the coolness of sour cream and mayonnaise, accented by lime juice, garlic, and warm spices. Perfect as a dip, spread, or topping to add a flavorful kick to your dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional roasting of garlic)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1¼ cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Spices & Flavorings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
- 1 to 1½ chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Prep the garlic and chipotles: If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden and soft. Roughly chop the chipotle peppers to ensure easier blending.
- Blend the base: In a blender or food processor, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, prepared garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Blend the ingredients until completely smooth, which typically takes 30 to 60 seconds depending on your appliance.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Sample the sauce. If you desire more heat, add an additional half chipotle pepper or a dash more of adobo sauce. For milder spice, increase the sour cream portion. Adjust salt and lime juice according to your preference.
- Check and adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a small splash of olive oil or a teaspoon of water to loosen the texture. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
- Store and chill: Pour the finished sauce into a glass jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic mellows its sharpness and adds depth to the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers based on your preferred spice level.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce pairs well with tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and as a sandwich spread.
- If you do not have a blender or food processor, finely mince the ingredients and whisk together thoroughly but texture will be less smooth.
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