How to make Chipotle Mayo (aka Mexican Secret Sauce) – a fast and easy 5-minute sauce that everyone should know about, to give meals a huge BURST of flavor! Vegan-adaptable, gluten-free.Video.
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This vegan-adaptable, Chipotle Mayo (or Mexican Secret Sauce)- is probably not a huge secret anymore … but to some, it may be the difference between a dish that is bland and unexciting to something fantastically delicious! Use it as a taco sauce, over burrito bowls,tacos, burgers, or with most any Mexican- inspired recipes!
And the best thing is, this Chipotle Mayo only takes FIVE minutes to make, and I’m pretty sure you already have the simple ingredients on hand. It keeps in the fridge for weeks and comes in handy quite frequently around here. The best-tasting taco sauce, ever!
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Chipotle Mayo (Mexican Secret Sauce)
Chipotle Mayo- a smoky spicy zesty Mexican Secret Sauce for tacos, tosadas, enchilada’s or most any mexican food. Can be made vegan with Veganaise or use Silken Tofu (see notes). Gluten Free.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: ½ cup
Serving Size: 2 teaspoons
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 teaspoons, calories 64 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 103.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Saturated Fat 1.1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg
Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayo (or use sour cream, vegan mayo “Veganaise” – or make with silken tofu, see notes below)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 -2 teaspoons lime juice (to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛- ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder – you can also use one canned chipotle pepper (blending it with the mayo in a blender) or just stir in a teaspoon or two of the spicy smoky adobo sauce from the can. Start conservatively, adding more to taste. I prefer the Adobo Sauce!
Instruction:
- If making with Mayo or Veganaise, place all ingredients in a small bowl. Be conservative with the chipotle ( you can always add more). Whisk until smooth with a fork or tiny whisk. ( See notes below if making with silken tofu.)
- Taste, adjust heat and spices, adding more spices if you like. ( I usually add more salt and chili powder to taste.)
- Store in a small jar in the fridge, or in a squirt bottle for easy use.
- Keeps up to 2 weeks.
Easy Chipotle Mayo
Chipotle mayo is the perfect condiment for just about everything. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 188 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.51 g, Protein 0.3 g, Fat 20.59 g, Saturated Fat 3.219 g, Trans Fat 0.051 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 175 mg, Sugar 0.21 g, unSaturated Fat 16.923 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup / 240g Mayonnaise ((see notes))
- 1-2 tbsp Chipotle Paste ((see notes))
- 1/2 Lime, (juice only (or to taste))
- 1 small clove of Garlic, (minced & smoothed with the blade of your knife (optional))
Instruction:
- In a small mixing bowl combine 1 cup mayo, 1 tbsp chipotle paste, the juice of half a lime and a small minced cloves of garlic (optional). Taste test for spice and add more chipotle paste as needed.
- Cover and store in the fridge or serve up right away!
Super Easy Chipotle Mayo
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