🇲🇽 Mexico · Food
Rajas con Crema
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇲🇽 MXA creamy, comforting blend of roasted poblano peppers and sweet corn, often served as a side or a taco filling.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Roast 4 poblano peppers over an open flame until blackened, place in a bag to steam, then peel and slice into strips.
- 2
Mince 1 clove of garlic and dice 1 medium onion.
- 3
In a pan, melt 20g of butter over medium heat.
- 4
Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent and soft.
- 5
Add 200g of corn kernels and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- 6
Add the roasted poblano strips into the pan and stir gently to combine.
- 7
Pour in 150ml of heavy cream and 0.5 tsp of salt, simmering for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 8
Check seasonings and serve hot alongside grilled meat or inside corn tortillas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are poblanos spicy?+
Poblanos are generally mild, but spice levels can vary; remove veins to keep it milder.
What if I can't find poblanos?+
You can use Anaheim peppers as a substitute, although the flavor will be slightly different.
Can I make this dairy-free?+
You can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based cooking cream.
How do I roast the peppers easily?+
Roast them directly over a gas burner flame until the skin is charred all over for that authentic smoky flavor.
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