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Rajas con Crema

4.3

(18)

Poblano Strips with Onions and Cream

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 32 Tacos

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh poblano chilies (about 8)
1 medium white onion (about 8 ounces)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Roast and peel chilies . Wearing rubber gloves, cut chilies into 1/3-inch-thick strips. Halve onion lengthwise and cut each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

    Step 2

    In a heavy skillet cook onion in oil over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chilies and salt to taste and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add créme fraîche or cream and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Rajas may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat rajas before serving.

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