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Suero Costeño

Caribbean Sour Cream

Suero Costeño is listed in Sides and Sauces for Caribbean Coast. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.

Prep: 5 minCook: 0 minTotal: 24 hrServes 8Intermediate

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the buttermilk and yogurt together.

  2. 2

    Pour into cheesecloth set over a bowl and refrigerate 8–12 hours until thick.

  3. 3

    Transfer the curd to a blender, add salt, and blend until silky.

  4. 4

    Thin with a little reserved whey when necessary.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate and use within 5 days.

Source Notes

  • →This refrigerated cultured-dairy method avoids the food-safety risks of allowing untreated milk to sour at tropical room temperature.

Ingredient Substitutions

Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.

At a Glance

CategorySides and Sauces
RegionCaribbean Coast
Prep Time5 min
Cook Time0 min
Total Time24 hr
YieldServes 8
DifficultyIntermediate

Tags

#sauce#caribbean#fermented#cream#condiment

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Equipment Needed

  • Glass Jar

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