Creamed Rajas
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
- 6 poblano chiles, charred (see page 35), peeled, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema (page 70) or creme fraiche
- 1/2 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add the corn kernels and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add the chile strips to the corn mixture and cook for 5 minutes, or until the corn is tender.
- Add the heavy cream and crema and cook for 8 minutes, or until bubbling.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season the rajas to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
- (The rajas can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cool, cover, and refrigerate.
- Stir over medium heat until hot before serving.)
vegetable oil, white onion, corn kernels, poblano chiles, heavy cream, oaxaca cheese, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/creamed-rajas-387019 (may not work)