Description
A creamy, tangy Mexican white sauce elevated by a smoky chipotle swirl. This easy-to-make condiment provides a refreshing contrast to spicy dishes and is perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 medium chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 tablespoons lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and sugar until completely smooth.
- Prepare Chipotle Paste: In a food processor or using a mortar and pestle, process the chopped chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, and 1 tablespoon lime juice until a smooth paste forms.
- Create Swirl Effect: Spoon the white sauce into a shallow serving bowl. Dollop small amounts of the chipotle paste over the surface, then gently swirl with a skewer or knife to create distinct ribbons without fully mixing.
- Chill and Serve: Serve immediately for fresh flavor or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors deepen and meld before serving.
Notes
To make this sauce ahead of time, prepare the base sauce up to 3 days in advance and store the chipotle paste separately; swirl right before serving for the best visual effect. Do not freeze, as the dairy base will separate and become grainy upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Mexican white sauce, chipotle, dipping sauce, creamy, taco sauce, easy, no cook, condiment