You might be dairy-free or just really broke. Coconut cream (the thick part from a can of coconut milk) is a fantastic surprise. Stir in a dash of apple cider vinegar or lime juice, and you’ll be shocked at the tangy, rich result.
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it on chili. Seriously, it cuts the acidity perfectly. Another trick: silken tofu blended with vinegar and a pinch of salt. It sounds like a science experiment, but it creates a creamy, neutral base for dips.
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Oh, and if you have cashews (the unsalted ones, please), soak them overnight, then blend with water and lemon juice. That’s basically expensive sour cream. But hey, you’re reading this at 9 PM, so the blender route might feel like a chore.