Description
A vibrant golden turmeric lime crema featuring a rich sour cream base, bright lime juice, and earthy turmeric, finished with savory crispy shallots and infused oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup neutral vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Crispy Shallots and Oil: Heat the neutral vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced shallots and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 8-12 minutes until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Drain Shallots and Reserve Oil: Carefully remove the crispy shallots from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Reserve the shallot-infused oil in the saucepan and let cool slightly.
- Mix Crema Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the full-fat sour cream, fresh lime juice, finely grated lime zest, ground turmeric, minced garlic, and sea salt. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and the crema is smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning and Consistency: Taste the crema and adjust salt or add a small splash of additional lime juice if necessary. If the crema base is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or lime juice while whisking to thin slightly.
- Plate and Garnish: Spoon the turmeric lime crema into a serving bowl. Drizzle generously with 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved, cooled shallot-infused oil over the surface. Scatter the crispy fried shallots evenly over the crema.
- Finish Presentation: Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat sour cream for the best texture; light sour cream or yogurt may be too watery. Allow the sour cream to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing to prevent clumping. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for a vibrant flavor. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, briefly cook the minced garlic in the shallot oil before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 248 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: lime crema, turmeric, sour cream, easy recipe, condiment, sauce, crispy shallots, tacos, grilled meat