"Rajas poblanas" or "poblano strips" is a traditional Mexican dish made with strips of roasted poblano peppers, usually cooked with cream, corn kernels, and cheese. Typically served with tortillas, this dish has a unique combination of flavors and textures that makes it an enjoyable meal. Its preparation is quite simple, but it has endless variations, offering a different experience each time you make it. Whether you like your "rajas poblanas" mild or spicy, with or without meat, or accompanied by different chiles, there's sure to be a recipe out there that suits your taste buds. So get ready to explore the incredible world of "rajas poblanas" and find the perfect recipe for your next culinary adventure.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY POBLANO PEPPER STRIPS (RAJAS)
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (or 2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Char the poblano chiles directly over the gas flame on the stove or under the broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in a plastic bag and let steam for about 10 minutes.
- Add the oil to a heavy large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Peel and seed the chiles. Cut the chiles into 1/4 to 1/2-inch strips (rajas) and add the strips to the onion and corn mixture and saute until the corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and Mexican crema and cook until bubbling, about for 8 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Season the rajas with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
RAJAS POBLANAS (POBLANO STRIPS)
A savory Mexican dish that can easily be turned into vegetarian by replacing the chicken bouillon for vegetable bullion . The cream tones down the heat of the poblano peppers. You won't have enough! Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Provided by gem
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend the crema, cream cheese, and chicken bouillon in a blender until smooth; set aside.
- Place the peppers on a large griddle over medium-high heat. Roast until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove peppers from griddle and place in a plastic bag, allowing them to sweat for 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Peel and discard the outer skin of the peppers; halve length-wise and remove the seeds and veins. Slice into thick strips. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the corn into the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and cook another 5 minutes. Add the poblano strips to the saucepan. Pour the cream mixture over the vegetables and bring to a simmer; cook at a simmer until hot, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 595.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
RAJAS POBLANAS (ROASTED POBLANO STRIPS IN CREAM SAUCE) - RECIPE
Rajas Poblanas (Roasted Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce), is a traditional Mexican recipe made by roasting poblano peppers, slicing them into "rajas", or strips, then simmering them with a creamy cheese sauce. They are hugely flavorful and sure to be your new favorite. Here is how I make them.
Provided by Mike Hultquist
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roast the poblano peppers over your stove top flame until, rotating often, until the skins char and blister up, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven until the skins blacken and blister, about 15 minutes. See the information above on how to roast poblano peppers. Cool and set the peppers into a plastic bag to steam. This will help loosen the skins. Most times I can just peel the skin right off without steaming.
- Peel the charred skin from the roasted poblano peppers and slice them into strips about ¾ inch thick.
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the onion and cook about 5 minutes, until the onion strips are translucent and soften up.
- Add the poblano pepper strips and cook another minute, stirring.
- Swirl in the crema and stir to incorporate.
- Stir in the melty cheese a bit at a time, constantly stirring, until it melts through.
- Add the seasonings and stir. Reduce the heat and let the mixture warm for about a minute or so, stirring here and there.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RAJAS POBLANAS
Categories Cheese Onion Broil Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Low Sodium Cinco de Mayo Dinner Healthy Low Cholesterol Monterey Jack Chile Pepper Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler, build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. If broiling, place chiles on a rimmed baking sheet. If grilling, put chiles directly on grill grate. Roast, turning occasionally, until tender and nicely charred all over, 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer chiles to a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes. Peel chiles. Halve lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/4" strips.
- Heat a large dry heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until beginning to char, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add oregano and 1 cup water; simmer until onion is tender and water has evaporated, 5-7 minutes.
- Add chiles; cook until flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in crème fraiîhe and cheese. Add water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is too dry. Season to taste with salt.
CHICKEN STRIPS IN CREAMY RAJAS POBLANAS
Skillet-cook chicken strips and roasted poblano chiles in a creamy, garlicky sauce and serve with tortillas to make this easy dish for a dozen.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield Makes 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend cream cheese spread, garlic and 2 chiles in blender until smooth. Cut remaining chiles into strips.
- Heat 1 tsp. oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add half the chicken; cook and stir 3 min. or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken; cover to keep warm.
- Add onions and chile strips to skillet; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Add chicken and cream cheese sauce; stir. Cover; cook on low heat 13 min. or until chicken is done and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally and topping with shredded cheese for the last 3 min. Serve with tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g
RAJAS POBLANAS (POBLANO STRIPS)
A savory Mexican dish that can easily be turned into vegetarian by replacing the chicken bouillon for vegetable bullion . The cream tones down the heat of the poblano peppers. You won't have enough! Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Provided by gem
Categories Vegetable Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend the crema, cream cheese, and chicken bouillon in a blender until smooth; set aside.
- Place the peppers on a large griddle over medium-high heat. Roast until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove peppers from griddle and place in a plastic bag, allowing them to sweat for 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Peel and discard the outer skin of the peppers; halve length-wise and remove the seeds and veins. Slice into thick strips. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the corn into the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and cook another 5 minutes. Add the poblano strips to the saucepan. Pour the cream mixture over the vegetables and bring to a simmer; cook at a simmer until hot, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 595.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right poblano peppers. Look for peppers that are dark green, firm, and have smooth skin. Avoid peppers that are wrinkled or have blemishes.
- Roast the poblano peppers properly. Roasting the peppers brings out their flavor and makes them easier to peel. To roast the peppers, place them directly over a gas burner or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and blistered. Then, transfer the peppers to a paper bag and let them steam for 10 minutes. Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel and seed them.
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will give your rajas poblanas the best flavor. Use fresh poblano peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. If you can't find fresh poblano peppers, you can use canned or frozen peppers.
- Don't overcook the rajas poblanas. Rajas poblanas are best when they are cooked just until the vegetables are tender. Overcooking will make the vegetables mushy.
- Serve rajas poblanas with your favorite toppings. Rajas poblanas can be served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese. You can also serve them with rice, beans, or tortillas.
Conclusion:
Rajas poblanas is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover poblano peppers. With its smoky flavor and tender vegetables, rajas poblanas is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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