Poblano Cilantro Relish Recipes

CORN-POBLANO RELISH

Steps:

• Char 1 large poblano pepper over the flame of a gas burner on high heat (or char under the broiler). Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Remove the skin, stem and seeds; chop the poblano. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the poblano, 2 cups fire-roasted corn and 1 teaspoon ground cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until hot, 5 to 6 minutes.

POBLANO-CILANTRO RELISH

Steps:

• Light a grill and preheat for for at least 10 minutes or preheat a grill pan. Skewer the garlic. Grill the garlic and poblanos over moderately high heat, turning frequently, until the garlic is charred and softened, about 5 minutes, and the poblanos are blackened all over, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the vegetables to a plate. Peel the garlic and transfer to a food processor. Peel the peppers, then core them and discard most of the seeds. Cut the peppers into strips and transfer to a food processor.
• Pulse the garlic and peppers until coarsely chopped. Add the cilantro, fish sauce, sugar and 1 tablespoon of lime juice and pulse to a chunky puree. Add the vegetable oil and process until incorporated. Season the relish with more lime juice, if desired, and serve.

SKINNY FISH WITH STRAWBERRY-POBLANO RELISH

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred lime peel. Peel, section, and chop lime; set aside. In a small bowl, combine lime peel, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne pepper. Sprinkle mixture evenly over both sides of each fish steak; rub in with your fingers.
• Arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place fish on the greased grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 7 to 9 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, gently turning once halfway through grilling time.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine chopped lime, strawberries, chile pepper, cilantro, cumin seeds, and the 1/8 teaspoon salt. Serve with grilled fish.

ROASTED POBLANO CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the poblanos, onion and lime juice and blend until smooth.
• While the blender is running, add the oil slowly until emulsified.
• Add the spinach and cilantro and blend until smooth.
• Add the honey and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED POBLANO AND RED ONION VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients, except for the olive oil and salt and pepper, into a medium size mixing bowl and mix well. Whisk the olive oil into the mixture in a slow steady stream until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

CILANTRO RELISH

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add fenugreek seeds, and fry for a few minutes until they darken slightly. Remove the seeds from the skillet and allow to cool.
• Place cilantro, cooled fenugreek seeds, dried chilies, salt, and tamarind paste into a blender. Puree until smooth, then transfer to a storage container, and top with 3 tablespoons peanut oil. Store in the refrigerator.