# Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce

This fresh, creamy sauce has that wonderful balance of brightness and comfort—just enough gentle heat, plenty of garden-fresh flavor, and the kind of homemade touch that makes everyday meals feel a little more special.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 -2 fresh jalapeños, seeds removed for milder heat
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 -3 tablespoons water, to thin

## Instructions

1. Place the jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and cumin into a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
3. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
4. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or additional lime juice if desired.
5. Transfer to a small bowl or jar and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.

## Equipment

- blender
- food processor
- small bowl
- jar

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HTR4phgKm/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/19c3a114-a7c0-49e1-9dfc-b8ef82d4dc67
- Extracted: 2026-01-06

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