Poblano Crema

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients:
  • 4 poblano chiles
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 zucchini- chopped
  • 1 yellow onion – chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic – chopped
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Roast chiles over a gas burner until charred all over. Wrap in paper towel or saran wrap covered bowl; steam 5 minutes. Rub off skin; remove seeds and ribs. Chop coarsely.
  2. Place the zucchini, onion and garlic on a parchment lined sheet pan. Dress with vegetable oil, salt/pepper and cumin. Roast in the oven until golden in color and soft, roughly 20-30 minutes.
  3. Add the poblano chiles and roasted vegetables to a blender with the cream and 1/2 the stock.
  4. Puree and taste. Season with salt and pepper as needed. if too thick add more stock and/or cream. Enjoy!
  5. Suggestions: Serve with pork, tacos, enchiladas or grilled chicken (as seen here in the picture).