El Pollo Loco Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipe
Blend the famed El Pollo Loco Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipe, a fresh, homemade mix of cilantro, lime, and creamy brilliance.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Spatula
- Airtight jar or bottle (to store in)
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise real mayonnaise is the most suitable
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk with a squeeze of lemon juice
- 1 cup of tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves.
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice it is better if freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small jalap pepper deseeded (or add seeds for additional heat)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tea sugar or honey to create balance
Instructions
Step 1: Prep your ingredients:
- Pat and wipe the cilantro leaves. Julice the jalap and cut off any seeds that you do not feel like being whipped.
Step 2: Combine the aromatic and herbs:
- In a blender, put the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeno. Let it mix for a few seconds till it begins to disintegrate.
Step 3: Add the creamy base:
- Blend in mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whip once more until the dressing becomes smooth, creamy, and so beautiful in the shade of green.
Step 4: Taste and adjust:
- Taste it--if you wish it to be tangier, add a little more lime juice. To add a delicacy, add a bit of honey.
Step 5: Chill before serving:
- To it, add dressing, pour into a carton, cover, and chill 30 minutes or more. This assists the flavors to blend in an ideal manner.