Rajas
Rajas are a delicious blend of roasted poblano peppers, onions, cream and cheese - perfect for tacos, nachos and burgers.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Additional Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett
- 4 poblano peppers
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 3/4 cup crema Mexicana or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
- 1/2 tsp. Mexican oregano optional
Place an oven rack 4 - 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat broiler in oven (or heat grill).
Place poblano peppers under the broiler and roast for about 5 minutes, until skin is blistered and blackened all over. Flip peppers over and repeat.
When peppers are blackened all over, remove from heat and seal them in a plastic bag or put in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let them sweat for 5 - 10 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board, then peel the thin, blackened skin from the peppers. Slice them open and remove the seeds, stem, and membranes, then slice into 1/2" strips. Set aside.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté onions until they just begin to take on color, about 10 -12 minutes. Lower heat to medium low, add garlic and stir to combine.
Add poblano strips, salt, pepper, Mexican crema, and oregano if using, to the onions. Stir to combine and let it warm through for 2 - 3 minutes.
Add Oaxaca cheese and stir frequently over low heat until cheese is completely melted.
Serve while warm.
*If you have sensitive skin, I would advise wearing gloves when working with peppers.
Add in 1/2 cup of fresh sweet corn for a summer variation to this recipe.
Substitute crema Mexicana with sour cream. You can add in a few tablespoons of cream cheese to give your rajas extra body and creaminess.
If Oaxaca cheese is unavailable, substitute with mozzarella.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g