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chipotle sauce in a small pitcher on a plate

Slather it on everything!

Chipotle Sauce can be used in a variety of ways. Use it as a dip for veg (or fries!), a spread for sammies and burgers, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, and grilled meats.

What you’ll need for your Chipotle Sauce

  • Mayo (or sour cream is yum)
  • Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 
  • Garlic and lime (zest and juice)
  • Cilantro stems, yes, the stems
  • Food processor, mini-food processor or blender

I know, I should have called it Chipotle Mayo, but there are just so many mayo haters out there, I didn’t want to scare you away, so here me out. Feel free to substitute sour cream for the mayo. Perfectly acceptable and perfectly delicious as well. 

Not a fan of spice? Adjust the chipotle, and taste and add as you go. 

chipotle sauce ingredients on a board, mayo, chipotle, garlic lime and cilantro

Can we talk cilantro for a hot sec?

Okay, I know many of you have that ‘it tastes like soap’ gene (4-14% of you have the gene!), so you can sub in parsley or fresh basil if you’d like. But if you ARE using cilantro, use the stems. They have a ton of flavor, more than the leaves. Keep that in your cooking back pocket. In many countries, the stems and roots are the primo part of this herb. 

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chipotle sauce in a tiny pitcher on a dish

Chipotle Sauce

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  • Author: Shelagh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Mixing
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Description

So easy, so delish. This Chipotle Sauce will live in your repertoire for years to come. The uses are endless, even on cardboard. 😄

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro stems, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (from a can) chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped (see video on how to store canned chipotles)
https://youtu.be/hZkYjqWrVFg
  • Zest and juice of one lime
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • Pinch of kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 scallion, minced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the garlic and cilantro stems, to mini (or regular) food processor, blitz until minced.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients whiz until combined. Give it a taste, add a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
  3. Cover and refrigerate in a container, jar or bowl until ready to use.

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Slather it on everything!

Try this sauce on your favorite (or my favorite! Shrimp Tacos) fish tacos or a yummy Satay Burger. 

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