Poblano-Cilantro Relish
A vibrant Mexican-inspired relish combining charred poblano peppers and garlic with fresh cilantro, balanced with fish sauce, lime juice and a touch of sugar. Perfect as a condiment for grilled meats or tacos.
Ingredients
- •3 cloves garlic cloves
- •3 whole poblano chiles
- •1 cup cilantro
- •2 tablespoons fish sauce
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1 tablespoon lime juice
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
15 min
- 2.
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.
10 min
- 3.
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.
5 min