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Arroz Poblano

Cultural Context

Arroz Poblano hails from the Puebla region of Mexico, known for its rich culinary traditions. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of poblano peppers, which are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Often served as a side or main dish, it reflects the use of local ingredients and is a favorite at family gatherings. Today, variations exist across Mexico and beyond, with many adapting it to include different vegetables and proteins.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 poblano peppers
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1 cup water
1 cup rice
olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
mixed vegetables

poblano peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more widely available.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

1

Start by roasting 2 poblano peppers until they are charred.

2

Bag the roasted poblano peppers and let them sweat for 20 minutes.

3

Remove the skin and stem from the poblano peppers, leaving the seeds for spiciness.

4

Add the roasted poblano peppers to a blender with 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 cup of water; blend until smooth.

5

In a pan, heat some olive oil and add 1 cup of rice; brown the rice.

6

Once the rice is browned, add the blended poblano sauce to the pan.

7

Pour in 1 cup of chicken stock and add mixed vegetables; stir to combine.

8

Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 25 minutes until done.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingboiling

Equipment Needed

blenderpan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Poblano RiceMexican Rice with Poblano Peppers
Local Name: Arroz Poblano

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