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Rajas con Crema

Silky strips of roasted poblano peppers simmered with onions, corn, and cream into a rich, smoky side dish found on tables across central Mexico.

40 minutes
Serves 4
Side

Instructions

  1. 1

    Char the whole poblanos directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning often, until the skins are blackened and blistered all over, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Transfer the charred peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for 10 minutes so the skins loosen for easy peeling.

  3. 3

    Rub off the blackened skins, remove the stems and seeds, and slice the flesh into thin strips, the namesake rajas.

  4. 4

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft and translucent, then add the corn and cook 3 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Stir in the poblano strips and crema, lower the heat, and simmer gently for 5 minutes until the cream thickens slightly and coats the peppers.

  6. 6

    Fold in the cheese, season with salt, and remove from the heat once the cheese melts into a glossy, creamy sauce; serve warm with tortillas.

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