Mexican · Dinner
Charred Poblano Peppers with Cream
Rajas Poblanas con Crema
Pueblan skillet of charred poblano strips simmered with sweet corn, white onion, and garlic in a rich crema sauce until silky, served with warm corn tortillas and queso fresco for assembly.
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12 minsPrep
18 minsCook
30 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
520Calories
16gProtein
28gFat
48gCarbs
8gSugar
6gFiber
680mgSodium
65mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Char poblano chiles over gas flame or broiler 8–10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until blackened. Steam covered 5 minutes, peel under cold water, stem, seed, slice into 1 cm strips. Slice white onion thinly, mince garlic. Whisk crema with milk in a bowl. Char corn tortillas over flame 20 seconds per side until spotted and pliable, stack and cover.
2
Saute
Heat butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat 1 minute until foaming. Add onion, cook 4–5 minutes stirring until translucent and softened. Stir in garlic, corn, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook 3 minutes until corn is heated and lightly toasted.
3
Build
Add poblano strips to the pan, toss 1 minute to combine. Pour crema-milk mixture into pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5–6 minutes stirring until sauce thickens and coats vegetables glossily.
4
Plate
Transfer rajas to a warm serving skillet or bowl, top with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro. Arrange warm tortillas, lime wedges, and the skillet at the table for the diners to assemble.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 360g (12.7 oz) fresh poblano chiles
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 white onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 200g (7.1 oz) sweet corn kernels
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 180g (6.3 oz) Mexican crema
- 120ml (1/2 cup) whole milk
- 6 corn tortillas
- 80g (2.8 oz) queso fresco
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 lime