Chili Poblano Polenta
- 4 poblano chiles, roasted,peeled,stems and seeds removed (see note)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups instant polenta
- 1/2 1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream
- Cut roasted, peeled chilies into thick slices; combine chili, water and whipping cream in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan; heat to a boil; add the butter, salt and pepper.
- Slowly stir in the polenta; turn the heat to low and cook, stirring, until the polenta grains have softened, about 3 minutes.
- Serve with a dollop of the crema as a garnish.
- Note: to roast chilies, hold with a fork over a gas flame to blacken skin on all sides; place in a paper bag or bowl covered with plastic wrap until cool; remove stem, skin and seeds.
- You can also roast them over an outdoor grill.
poblano chiles, water, whipping cream, butter, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, instant polenta, creme fraiche
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chili-poblano-polenta-93912 (may not work)