When a recipe calls for a small amount of sour cream I feel my shoulders slump. For me the thought of having to buy a container of sour cream for 2 tablespoons or even a cup seems like a such a waste; there’s always some leftover. I could substitute it for yogurt but I would be in the same dilemma. And then it occurred to me. Why not make a dressing or dip? It would also make good use of the coriander (cilantro) I had in the fridge.
As I was making this dressing I was also aware of what I had pulled out of the freezer for tonight’s dinner…pork chops. I had a few ideas milling around in my head but as I finished the dressing I felt it would make a delicious braising sauce for the chops while in the oven. My tummy just growled at the thought!
In a bowl add coriander, garlic, lime juice, hot sauce, olive oil, and sour cream.
Use a hand blender and purée to the consistency of your liking. If using as a dressing, you may want to add a bit more olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.
Notes
If you have fresh parsley on hand, throw in a few sprigs.
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The Culinary Chase’s Note: Add more lime juice if needed. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings from there. Visit Frugal Living for more recipes on how to use leftover sour cream. Enjoy!
