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
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.
