Jalapeno dip
Tips
The heat level of jalapenos can vary, so be sure to taste a small piece before using them in your dip. You can then adjust the heat by adding either more or fewer jalapenos. You can also use some of the pickling liquid to enhance the flavour if you cannot get enough tang.
Tips
If you decide to use fresh jalapenos rather than pickled ones in our jalapeno dip recipe, you can also adjust the level of spiciness by removing the seeds and membranes for a milder flavour.
Tips
Regardless, for the best result, chill the creamy jalapeno dip for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavours to meld together and the dip to thicken up a bit.
Questions about jalapeno dip
With an easy jalapeno dip recipe like this, making a delicious and versatile dip for your barbecue or picnic spread is incredibly easy. To learn more about this zesty and spicy jalapeno dip, check out the answers to the most asked questions about it below.
Ingredients
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Sour cream
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300 ml |
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Mayonnaise
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3 tbsp |
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Sliced pickled jalapenos, drained
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50 ml |
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Fresh coriander
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3 tbsp |
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Honey
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1 tsp |
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Lime fruit, the finely grated zest
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1 |
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Salt and black pepper (to taste)
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Spicy jalapeno dip – perfectly creamy, flavourful, and versatile
A great dip must have a great texture and be full of flavour. Luckily, this jalapeno dip perfectly meets the brief. It has a smooth mouthfeel that makes it incredibly enjoyable to eat while its vibrant flavour profile is sure to tickle your tastebuds.
For a spicy as well as creamy jalapeno dip, using sour cream is perfect. It is rich and forms a thick and highly dippable base as well as has a cooling effect on the palate. This cooling effect mellows the spicy taste of the tangy pickled jalapenos slightly to ensure a great summer dip that anyone can indulge in. Serve it to friends and family to experience what combining a few well-selected ingredients can accomplish.
Enjoy a cold jalapeno dip with sour cream and tangy, sweet, and aromatic flavours
Though our jalapeno dip with sour cream may be cold, its flavours are hot and summer appropriate!
The sour cream base gives it a creamy and slightly tangy flavour that lends itself well to be paired with more prominent and bold flavours. While the most pronounced one is, of course, that of the pickled jalapenos that are spicy, tangy, and slightly sour, you can also taste the herbaceous coriander. As a fresh herb, coriander is incredibly aromatic and has a zesty flavour to it that works well with spicy, pickled jalapenos.
For brightness, zingy lime zest is used. It mirrors the citrusy notes of the fresh coriander and also gives the cold sauce a bit of texture to offset the velvety texture created by the sour cream and mayonnaise. To create a well-balanced dip, liquid honey is added for sweetness that ties everything together and enhances the overall flavour profile of this wonderful dip.
Serve with grilled meat, vegetable sticks, in sandwiches or burgers, and for nachos
The best jalapeno dipping sauce can be used to spice up a vast array of different snacks and dishes. Its creamy consistency lends it well to be used with tortilla chips, toasted bread, as well as vegetable sticks. Crunchy vegetables like carrot, cucumber, pepper, radishes, and celery with our velvety jalapeno dipping sauce are a match made in heaven.
It also works incredibly well as a spread in hamburgers, wraps, and sandwiches. Try using it in recipes for pulled pork sandwiches and chicken sandwiches if you cannot get enough of its sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavour profile. Finally, you can slather it on top of different types of barbecue dishes like grilled pork roast, steak, or chicken to great effect. Served like this it makes for an incredible topping for summer.
Add your own touch to the dipping sauce
If what drew you to this jalapeno dipping sauce in the first place is its similarity to spicy and cheesy jalapeno poppers, a great idea for what to add is finely shredded cheddar cheese. An aged cheddar will provide the dipping sauce with a salty and savoury richness. Its sharpness and nutty undertones pair nicely with the creamy and fresh jalapeno dipping sauce. It also adds a bit of bite and texture.
Garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin are just a few additional ingredients that can add depth and complexity to the jalapeno dipping sauce. For added brightness, use freshly squeezed lime juice in addition to lime zest. Be creative and experiment with different flavours to find the combination that you love best.
