Rajas con Crema y Elote

This simple, one-step Instant Pot version of Rajas con Crema y Elote bypasses charring the poblanos--yet ends up with all the traditional flavor.

5 from 2 votes

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Urvashi

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Oil
2 poblano peppers, sliced into long strips
1 Red Onion. chopped thinly sliced
3/4 cup Frozen Corn
1/4 cup Water
1-2 teaspoons Kosher Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin

For the crême fraîche

1/3 cup Whipping Cream or Half and Half
1/2 Lemon , squeezed
1 tablespoon sour cream

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Instructions

Heat Instant Pot on Sauté, and when hot, add oil and spread it on the bottom.
Spread the sliced poblanos, skin side down and let them burn a bit without disturbing them, about 5-8 minutes.
Add in onions, corn, water, cumin, and salt.
Close Instant Pot and cook on LOW pressure for 1 minute, release pressure quickly.
Meanwhile, mix all ingredients for the crême fraîche and once the vegetables are done, mix in the crême fraîche gently.
Sprinkle with a little addition powdered cumin for fragrance if desired.

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