The Kitchn: Avocado crema is guacamole’s silkier cousin | Meals and Cooking

Avocado crema is a kind of scrumptious no-cook sauces that perks up no matter it’s served with. Whereas it’s wealthy and creamy (because of avocado and bitter cream), the lime juice makes it tangy, making it the right distinction for any spicy meals it comes into contact with. With the assistance of a meals processor or blender, the 5 components in silky-smooth avocado crema may be made in simply mere minutes.

What’s avocado crema product of?

Avocado crema has solely 5 components.

What to serve with avocado crema

You possibly can serve avocado crema in most dishes the place you’ll use salsa or guacamole. I really like avocado crema served over shrimp tacos or candy potato tacos, or as a dip for taquitos or tortilla chips. You may also add a dollop to taco salads.

Tips on how to retailer avocado crema

Identical to guacamole, avocado crema will brown if uncovered to air. Retailer it within the smallest hermetic container doable and canopy the floor with chilly water. Alternatively, press a sheet of plastic wrap instantly onto the floor earlier than sealing the container. The avocado crema can then be refrigerated for as much as 4 days. In the event you cowl it with chilly water, pour off earlier than serving the crema.

Serves 6 to eight, Makes about 2 scant cups

• 2 ripe medium or 1 1/2 giant avocados (about 12 ounces complete)
• 2 to three medium limes
• 1/2 cup bitter cream
• 1 giant clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra as wanted

1. Halve and pit 2 medium or 1 1/2 giant avocados. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon right into a meals processor fitted with the blade attachment or a blender. Juice 2 to three medium limes till you have got 1/4 cup juice and pour over the avocado.

2. Add 1/2 cup bitter cream, 1 giant peeled garlic clove, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Course of, stopping and scraping down the edges of the bowl or blender jar as wanted, till {smooth}. Style and season with extra kosher salt as wanted.

Retailer the crema within the smallest hermetic container doable and canopy the floor with chilly water or press a sheet of plastic wrap instantly onto the floor earlier than sealing the container. Refrigerate for as much as 4 days. If utilizing chilly water, pour off earlier than serving the crema.

(Christine Gallary is meals editor-at-large for TheKitchn.com, a nationally recognized weblog for individuals who love meals and residential cooking. Submit any feedback or inquiries to [email protected])