Ingredients
2
pounds fresh poblano chilies (about 8)
1
medium white onion (about 8 ounces)
1/3
cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
Directions
1.
Roast and peel chilies. Wearing rubber gloves, cut chilies into 1/3-inch-thick strips. Halve onion lengthwise and cut each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
2.
In a heavy skillet cook onion in oil over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chilies and salt to taste and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add créme fraîche or cream and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Rajas may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat rajas before serving.
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