
Poblano Pepper Strips with Sweetcorn
Roasted poblano strips with sweetcorn and onion, without cream.
About this recipe
Roasted poblano chilli strips with sweetcorn kernels, onion and epazote. A simple, comforting Puebla dish that differs from rajas con crema by using no dairy.
History & Origin
Rajas poblanas are an emblematic dish of Puebla cookery that celebrates the poblano chilli in its purest form. Unlike rajas con crema, the traditional version uses no dairy, allowing the smoky flavour of the charred chilli and the natural sweetness of the sweetcorn to shine. The poblano chilli has been cultivated in the Puebla valley since pre-Hispanic times.
Estimated cost
£21.63
Total cost
£5.41
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
120
Calories
4g
Protein
16g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
4g
Fibre
280mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Roast the poblano chillies directamente on the llama of the estufa or under the grill, flipping them until they are completely negros on all sides.

- 2
Place the chillies roasted in a bolsa of plastic cerrada and deja sudar 10 minutes. Peel under a drizzle of water, remove seeds and venas, and cut in chilli strips.

💡 No the remojes in water or perderán flavour.
- 3
Desgrana the corn cobs with a knife. In a frying pan with oil, sauté the onion into half-moon slices until translucent.

- 4
Add the chilli strips of poblano chilli and the sweetcorn kernels. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes, add epazote, season with salt and serve.

💡 El epazote add to the final for that not pierda aroma.
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