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Rajas de Chile Poblano en Escabeche

Strips of fresh poblano sweated with onion, garlic and bay, then finished with a splash of wine vinegar so they stay just tender. A tangy, rich-tasting garnish for grilled beef that improves as it stands.

  • YieldServes 4 as a garnish; about 2 cups
  • Hands-on25 min
  • Total53 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 4large fresh poblano or Anaheim chiles, skins left on
  • 3 tbspsafflower oil
  • 1medium white onion, cut into thin crescents
  • 4 clovesgarlic, peeled
  • 3 leavesCalifornia bay leaves
  • 6black peppercorns
  • 120 mlwater
  • 3 tbspwhite wine vinegar
  • to tastesea salt

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Sulfites
  • Safflower seed
  • Grapes
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Bay leaf
  • Black and white pepper
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Chili heat (capsaicin)

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Summer
  • Fall

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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