"This spicy, cheesy rice dish was served on a regular basis at my parents’ house. It’s also perfectly delicious if you prefer to omit the crema and cheese and just serve the poblano rice on its own, saving you a few calories...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/4 cup minced white onion
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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Kernels from 2 ears fresh corn
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2 poblano chiles, charred (see page 35), stemmed, seeded, and chopped
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1/4 cup Mexican crema (see page 70) or sour cream
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1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese