MEXICAN FIRE WITH TORTILLA CHIPS

Assemble these supplies:

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 small green chilli pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 1 x 150 ml ( 5 fl oz ) carton soured cream
• pinch of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

To serve:

• tortilla chips

Preparation time: 5 mhzutes, plus cooling
cooking time: 2-3 minutes

Steps in preparation: 

1. Heat the oil in a small pan, add the chilli and garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool.
2. Put the soured cream into a bowl and add the oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, then add the cooled chilli, garlic and remaining oil. Mix well. 
3. Transfer to a small serving dish and sprinkle with paprika pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

This clip is best made 2-3 hours in advance to allow the flavours to develop, but can be made 1 day in advance. Keep covered and chilled.