Papas con Rajas (Potatoes with Roasted Poblano Strips)

History & Origin

Papas con rajas represent the essence of Mexican home cooking: a simple, economical and delicious dish prepared in millions of homes every day. The combination of potato, a legacy of Mesoamerican agriculture, with roasted poblano chilli and cream forms a perfect trio that defines Mexican comfort food. Rajas, which are strips of roasted and peeled poblano chilli, are a fundamental ingredient in Mexican gastronomy, used in tamales, quesadillas, tacos and as a side dish. When combined with cooked potatoes and cream, they create a mild, comforting stew that works as a vegetarian main course or as an accompaniment. In many Mexican homes, papas con rajas is the emergency dish: when there is no time to cook something elaborate, this stew can be prepared in under 30 minutes and satisfies the whole family. It is served with warm tortillas for making tacos, over white rice or inside tortas.