Description
This Smoky Chipotle Blooming Onion Sauce with Avocado Cream Swirl offers a delightful combination of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors. It’s a perfect dip for onion petals, rings, or crudités, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise (120 ml / ½ cup): Forms the creamy base.
- Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (120 ml / ½ cup): Adds umami and savory depth.
- Ketchup (60 ml / ¼ cup): Provides subtle sweetness.
- Lemon Juice (30 ml / 2 Tbsp): Brightens the sauce.
- Water (30 ml / 2 Tbsp): Thins to dipping consistency.
- Horseradish (15 ml / 1 Tbsp): Adds a pungent kick.
- Sugar (10 g / 2 tsp): Balances acidity and spice.
- Smoked Paprika (5 g / 1 tsp): Imparts smoky flavor.
- Sweet Paprika (5 g / 1 tsp): Adds sweetness and color.
- Garlic Powder (2 g / ½ tsp): Provides garlic flavor.
- Onion Powder (2 g / ½ tsp): Adds oniony depth.
- Black Pepper (2 g / ½ tsp): Classic seasoning.
- Roasted Garlic (1 small clove, minced): Adds sweet, caramelized flavor.
- Chipotle Chili Powder (1 tsp): Adds smoky heat.
- Chipotle Adobo Sauce (30 ml / 2 Tbsp): Complex smoky, spicy flavor.
- Avocado (1): Base for creamy swirl.
- Lime Juice (15 ml / 1 Tbsp): Prevents browning and adds citrus flavor.
- Cilantro (5 g / 1 tsp, chopped): Adds fresh, herbaceous notes.
- Salt (pinch): Enhances flavors.
- Chives (for garnish, chopped): Adds color and mild onion flavor.
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Whisk together mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, water, horseradish, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Infuse with Chipotle: Stir in roasted garlic, chipotle chili powder, and adobo sauce.
- Chill and Meld: Refrigerate for 30-120 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare Avocado Cream: Blend avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and salt with a splash of water.
- Plate Sauce: Spoon chilled sauce into a ramekin.
- Create Avocado Swirl: Swirl avocado cream into the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with adobo sauce and garnish with chives.
Notes
For optimal flavor, chill the sauce for at least 30 minutes. Use ripe avocados for the smoothest cream. Adjust chipotle amounts to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chipotle,avocado,dip,sauce,blooming onion,smoky,spicy,vegan,appetizer,party