Description
This creamy chipotle sauce combines smoky chipotle peppers in adobo with sour cream and mayonnaise, enhanced by lime juice and warm spices for a versatile and flavorful condiment perfect for tacos, dips, and more.
Ingredients
Chipotle Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can (7 oz) Chipotles in adobo
- ½ cup Sour cream (or Mexican crema)
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano (or regular dried oregano)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- White sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Wearing gloves, carefully remove the stems and seeds from the chipotle peppers in adobo, retaining only the flesh and sauce inside the can.
- Blend Sauce Ingredients: Place the prepared chipotle peppers into a blender or food processor. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend everything until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Sample the sauce and check for flavor balance; it should be smoky, salty, a little sweet, and mildly spicy. Adjust seasoning by adding a bit of white sugar if you prefer to soften the heat, or add more salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the finished chipotle sauce to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. For convenience, pour the sauce into a squeeze bottle for easy topping on tacos, sandwiches, or use as a dip.
Notes
- Chipotle peppers in adobo are available in small cans at most grocery stores or Latin markets and provide the signature smoky heat flavor.
- Ground cumin adds a warm, earthy flavor classic to Mexican dishes.
- If Mexican oregano is unavailable, substitute with regular dried oregano for a similar but milder herbal taste.
- Optional additions to customize flavor include garlic powder, fresh garlic, olive oil, cayenne pepper, or chili powder for extra spice.
- Wear gloves when handling chipotle peppers to avoid skin irritation.
- Store any leftover sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
