Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
800 g

poblano peppers

grilled, peeled, sliced

500 g

onions

sliced

90 g

margarine

melted

400 g

sour cream

300 g

queso fresco

crumbled

1 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

dry instant chicken broth

0.5 tsp

pepper

ground

Step 1
~5 min

Grill poblano peppers over an open flame until charred.

Step 2
~5 min

Place grilled peppers in a plastic bag and let stand for 30 minutes to steam.

Step 3
~5 min

Peel the skin off the peppers and remove the seeds if desired.

Step 4
~5 min

Cut the peeled peppers into 1/2 inch slices.

Step 5
~5 min

Melt margarine in a cooking pan over medium heat.

Step 6
~5 min

Add sliced onions to the pan and sauté until translucent.

Step 7
~5 min

Season with salt, dry instant chicken broth, and pepper.

Step 8
~5 min

Add the sliced poblano peppers to the pan and stir frequently for 15 minutes.

Step 9
~5 min

Stir in sour cream and queso fresco.

Step 10
~5 min

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring until heated through.

Step 11
~5 min

Serve warm with tortillas.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.

Roasting the peppers directly on the stove top is an alternative to grilling.

For a spicier dish, leave some of the pepper seeds in.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm tortillas

Serve as a side dish to grilled meats

Serve as a topping for tostadas

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled steak
Mexican rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Puebla, Mexico

Cultural Significance

Traditional Mexican dish often served during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fiestas Patrias
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Potluck
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

75/100