Awesome Avocado Crema with a Twist
By
Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousChef
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This is an easy dip to create, and packs great flavor. As with any avocado-based dip, feel free to adjust the seasonings to your own tastes.
So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
Ingredients
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PLAN/PURCHASE
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1 largeavocado, pit removed, and flesh scooped out
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1/2 cmexican crema (or sour cream)
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2 Tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
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1 pinchground cumin
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1/2 tspkosher salt, or to taste
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1/4 tspblack pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
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1 clovebaked garlic
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1/4 cfresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 cparmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
How to Make Awesome Avocado Crema with a Twist
- PREP/PREPARE
- Gather your ingredients.
- Chef’s Note: You don’t want raw garlic in this recipe, so bake it… The process is simple: Place a clove (or more) of garlic on a piece of parchment paper, and drizzle with some olive oil. Place in a preheated 325f (165c) oven for about 20 – 30 minutes. Remove allow the garlic to cool, and there you go.
- Add the avocado, and Mexican crema (or sour cream), to the bowl of a food processor, fitted with an S-blade.
- Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Chef's Note: Continue to blend until smooth; however, you should still see bits of cilantro.
- Chef’s Note: At this point to a final check of the seasoning. I usually wind up adding a bit more lime juice, and salt.
- Chef’s Note: The Parmesan cheese is a totally optional addition. I will admit I do like it both ways (with or without). You’ll have to decide on you own.
- PLATE/PRESENT
- Place into a nice bowl, and surround with some chips or veggies. Enjoy.
- Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
