Ingredients
3 whole jalapeño chiles, seeds removed or left in for more heat
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 medium cloves garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil to create a creamy emulsion.
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to serve. The sauce will thicken slightly as it chills.
Notes
Leave jalapeño seeds in or add a serrano pepper for extra heat.
Swap cilantro with parsley if preferred.
Add half an avocado for a creamier, richer version.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
Roast garlic before blending for a sweeter, mellow flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before use.
Not suitable for freezing due to dairy content separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg