Cilantro Lime Crema

Use this easy and quick lime crema to add flavor to tacos, tostadas, nachos or drizzle it over a bowl of tortilla or black bean soup. During the warmer months I keep a small jar of it on hand to add a cooling (although you could make it ‘hot’) jolt of flavor. Dairy products will soften the heat of spicy foods.

I only used a tablespoon of finely minced jalapeno but feel free to add more if heat is your thing.

Ingredients:

• juice and zest of 2 limes
• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1/4 cup of finely minced cilantro
• 1 tablespoon of finely minced jalapeno (or more to taste)
• pinch of kosher salt

Method:

1. In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients, saving a few zests of the lime and cilantro leaves to garnish.
2. Refrigerate until ready to use.

That’s all there is to it. It will keep a few days in the fridge, thickening slightly.

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