Baja Style Chipotle Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
59 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baja Style Chipotle Sauce
Description
Baja Style Chipotle Sauce is made by blending smooth crema mexicana or sour cream with chipotle peppers soaked in adobo sauce, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice, accented by a hint of kosher salt. This creates a creamy, smoky sauce with a tang from citrus, balanced by the mild heat of chipotle. The sauce blends smoothly in a food processor, and its texture can be adjusted with a bit of water if it is too thick.
The sauce works well as a condiment for various Mexican-inspired dishes such as fish, shrimp, chicken tacos, and flautas, or as a flavorful spread on tortas and sandwiches. Its smoky profile lifts simple ingredients and adds moisture and tang.
For convenient use, it is advisable to store the sauce in the refrigerator in a squeeze bottle for easy serving. It keeps for up to one week chilled, allowing flexibility for multiple meals over several days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crema mexicana or sour cream
- 1 to 2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine crema, chipotle in adobo and sauce, lemon zest and lemon juice, and salt until smooth; transfer to a small bowl.
- If your sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to desired consistency.
Notes
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week for best flavor and safety.
- Transfer the sauce to a squeeze bottle for easier dispensing and storage.
- If the sauce is too thick, dilute with a small amount of water until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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