Rajas con Crema

Name: Rajas con Crema
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 poblano peppers; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 white onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with cream); 1/4 cup queso fresco (or mild feta), crumbled; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Fire-roasted poblano pepper strips simmered with sweet corn and onion in a rich Mexican crema sauce - a classic taco filling and side dish that is both creamy and mildly spicy.

40 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

MexicanSideStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

4 poblano peppers
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 white onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with cream)
1/4 cup queso fresco (or mild feta), crumbled
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Place 4 poblano peppers directly on a gas burner over high flame, or under a broiler, turning every 2 minutes until skin is completely charred on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes total.
2

Transfer charred peppers to a bowl, cover tightly, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice into thin strips.
3

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced white onion and cook until softened and golden, about 6 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
4

Add 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) and the sliced poblano strips. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
5

Pour in 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with cream) and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 to 4 minutes until sauce coats the peppers. Adjust seasoning.
6

Transfer to a serving dish and top with 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco (or mild feta). Serve as a side or taco filling.

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Questions

What is Rajas con Crema?

Fire-roasted poblano pepper strips simmered with sweet corn and onion in a rich Mexican crema sauce - a classic taco filling and side dish that is both creamy and mildly spicy. This reference files it under Mexican side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How do I know the sauce has reduced enough in Rajas con Crema?

Step 5 reads: "Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 to 4 minutes until sauce coats the peppers." Go by step 5, and note that a wider pan gets there faster. The usual test is that the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clean line.

Is there a substitute for crema in Rajas con Crema?

The entry for Rajas con Crema calls for 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with cream). In its place: Sour cream thinned with a little milk or lime juice.

Is Rajas con Crema vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with cream) and 1/4 cup queso fresco (or mild feta), crumbled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Rajas con Crema?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 8 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 643 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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