Botana de Chilacas (Chilaca Chile Snack)

Name: Botana de Chilacas (Chilaca Chile Snack)
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 chilaca chiles or 7 small poblano chiles—charred and peeled, with stems, seeds, and veins removed; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion; 3 tablespoons finely crumbled queso fresco or cream cheese; 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream

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This tart, spicy recipe is a delicious way of using raw chilaca chiles. Poblano chiles can be substituted, but they do not have the same sweet, deep flavor. Serve as an appetizer or as a first course with corn tortillas. RELATED: Diana Kennedy Shares 7 Recipes from Her Mexican Kitchen

By Diana Kennedy

April 1996

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8 chilaca chiles or 7 small poblano chiles—charred and peeled, with stems, seeds, and veins removed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
3 tablespoons finely crumbled queso fresco or cream cheese
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream

Directions

Step 1
Tear or cut the chiles lengthwise into thin strips. Place in a medium bowl and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Set aside for the flavors to meld, about 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir thoroughly. Serve at room temperature.

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Morgan Markus

09/29/2016

This recipe is DELICIOUS!! Last year, my husband & I started growing chilaca peppers on a whim & didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and made it to accompany turkey burgers, which is a great combination. This year, I purposely planted a chilaca again so we can make some more. Yum!!

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