Dairy & cheese · cultured
Sour cream
Also called soured cream, zure room, smetana
Cultured cream with a thick texture and fresh tang; dolloped on tacos, chilli and baked potatoes, stirred into dips and goulash, and used in baking.
What can replace it
- T1 · Great swapCrème fraîche
Richer and milder; more heat-stable.
- T2 · GoodGreek yoghurt
Leaner and sharper; can split when heated.
- T2 · GoodMexican crema
Thinner and milder.
- T2 · GoodTurkish yoghurt
Leaner and tangier; can split when heated.
- T3 · In a pinchCoconut yoghurt
Dairy-free with a coconut flavour.
- T3 · In a pinchCream cheese
Thick and dense; loosen with milk and lemon.
- T3 · In a pinchPlain yoghurt
Thinner and leaner; drain it.
Cook with Sour cream
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