- Where can I get Chipotle?
- Look for 'Chipotle in Adobo' tins in the international aisle of larger supermarkets or delis.
- It's too strong!
- Add more mayonnaise or a spoonful of sour cream to tone it down.
Mexican chipotle mayonnaise
A meeting of smoke and creaminess. Chipotle is nothing more than smoked, dried, and then sauce-rehydrated Jalapeño chillies. We dissolve its deep, earthy, spicy flavour in the fat content of the mayonnaise. Since capsaicin (responsible for the heat) is fat-soluble, mayonnaise is the perfect carrier to spread the flavour throughout the mouth.
Ingredients
200
g
Good quality mayonnaise
2
whole
Chipotle chillies (tinned, in adobo sauce)
1
tbsp
Adobo sauce (from the tin)
1
tbsp
Fresh lime juice
1
clove
Garlic
1
pinch
Ground cumin (optional, but recommended)
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Equipment Needed
- Food processor or stick blender
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Allergen Information
Egg
Mustard
Instructions
1
✓
Crush the garlic. Put the chipotle chillies, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice and cumin into the food processor.
Tip: It is important to make the flavour paste first so that the chilli skins are completely pulped.
2
✓
Blitz the mixture into a completely smooth, uniform paste.
Tip: If it remains chunky, the heat won't be evenly distributed.
3
✓
Put the mayonnaise in a bowl and add the spicy chilli paste. Mix with a spatula or spoon until you get a uniform orange colour.
Tip: Don't use the machine to mix in the mayonnaise, as the fast blades can 'break' the emulsion and the mayonnaise may become runny.
4
✓
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: This step is critical: fat-soluble flavours need time to permeate the mayonnaise. It's even better the next day!
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Good quality mayonnaise
- 2 whole Chipotle chillies (tinned, in adobo sauce)
- 1 tbsp Adobo sauce (from the tin)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 pinch Ground cumin (optional, but recommended)