Easy Chipotle Crema Recipe
Make this Easy Chipotle Crema Sauce recipe from canned chiles (and verified Mexicana chipotle peppers). This sauce is ready in 5-minutes with mild and spicy authentic options by learning the right Chipotle to crema to water ratio. It makes all the difference in the flavor for Los Chipotle Lovers. Get my recipe steps, and learn everything I know about making this.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 8kcal
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Blender cup
- 1 Silicone spoon or stainless steel (depending on blender material, to prevent damage).
- 1 Food storage capapcity 10- 12 ounces.
Ingredients
Ingredients to make the Chipotle Crema
- 5 whole canned chipotle peppers Use the whole can for spicy, select your favorite canned chipotle pepper brand.
- 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup for thinner consistency.
- 2/3 cup yogurt or crema This can be of your choice. Single yogurt cup works perfectly for this small batch. See ingredient notes for thinner consistency.
- 1/4 whole onion white onion is best, brown onion will work also.
- 2 cloves garlic fresh.
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, OR or 1/2 tsp sea salt.
- 2 tsp bouillon No salt needed if you are using a bouillon of choice. Always do a salt taste test.
Instructions
To prepare Chipotle Crema
- Gather all ingredients including the salt and water, and combine directly into blender (Tip: fits in a smoothie cup, if you are using a smoothie type of blender for easy clean up).
- Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth. You'll want to do this enough to break up chipotle skins well, or not, if you prefer chipotle texture.
- Pour the chipotle crema in a small bowl and enjoy. Store in airtight and food safe container in the fridge when not eating.
Notes
Recipe yield - about 1 cup spicy chipotle crema for topping, dipping, and dressing tortas, sandwiches, and more.
Storage - Store salsa in a food safe bowl with airtight lid in refrigerator. Salsa will last up to 7 days when properly stored.
To use the whole can of chipotle peppers, which will give you two cups of chipotle crema, double the recipe. I would say my go to technique would be, 1 whole can chipotle, 3/4 cup greek yogurt or crema, 1/4 cup water, salt or 1 cube bouillon, 2-3 garlic cloves, 1/4 onion, and power of love! Enjoy
For ultra smooth chipotle sauce, boil or grill the onion and the garlic for 7 minutes to soften. This makes for a smoother salsa vs raw garlic and onion. It's just a matter of flavor and texture preference.
To thin the sauce further, add 2 tablespoons of water at a time. It's best to add more water when actually cooking rather than diluting the rich chipotle flavors.
Dressing, dip, and base flavor.
This chipotle sauce is also used as a dressing. Add a tablespoon(s) to your mixed green salad topped with some grated cotija cheese, queso fresco, or cheese blend of your choice.
Enjoy this smokey delicious flavor of chipotle sauce to top your meals, like pasta, salad, stewed meats, chicken tinga, and more!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoons | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.03mg