Toasted Cumin Crema

Name: Toasted Cumin Crema
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds, toasted, cooled, and ground in a coffee or spice grinder; 1 1/2 cups Mexican crema, crème fraîche, or sour cream; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

December 9, 2011

Ingredients

1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds, toasted, cooled, and ground in a coffee or spice grinder

1 1/2 cups Mexican crema, crème fraîche, or sour cream

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Whisk the cumin and crema together in a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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