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Torchy's Poblano Sauce Recipe

Torchy's Poblano Sauce Recipe pin

This sauce has a sweet yet spicy flavour with smoky undertones. The roasted poblano peppers provide a nice smokiness to the sauce, while the sour cream and mayonnaise give it a creamy texture. The poblano peppers also give the sauce a slight heat, which is balanced out by the lime juice and cilantro. The garlic gives it an additional depth of flavor that really makes this dish stand out. In short, you can expect a rich, flavorful sauce with just the right amount of kick.
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Author: Dr. Leah Alexander
Course: dips, sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 163kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of full-fat sour cream creating a rich and velvety texture in the sauce, adding a creamy and tangy flavor.
  • 1 garlic clove adding a pungent and savory kick to the sauce, amplifying its depth of flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice offering a tangy and citrusy element to the sauce, balancing the richness of other ingredients.
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro providing a vibrant and herbaceous note to the sauce, enhancing its overall freshness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste allowing you to season the sauce to your preference, enhancing the flavors and bringing the dish into balance.
  • 1/2 roasted poblano pepper with the skin, seeds, and stem removed, adding a smoky and mildly spicy flavor to the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice additional, adding an extra burst of zesty freshness to the sauce.

Instructions

  • Roast The Poblano Pepper
    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the pepper on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until evenly softened and charred in spots. Once done, remove from the oven and place into a bowl covered with plastic wrap (this will help loosen up the skin).
  •  Peel The Skin Off Of The Pepper
    Once cool enough to handle, peel the skin away from the pepper and discard. Remove any seeds or stem as well before roughly chopping into small pieces.
  • Combine All Ingredients In A Bowl
    In a medium-sized bowl, add the chopped poblano pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  •  Add Salt And Pepper To Taste
    Add salt and pepper as desired for flavour. Stir to mix everything together once more before tasting the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed before transferring to a serving dish or container.

Notes

  • To make the sauce milder, remove all or most of the seeds and stem from the poblano pepper.
  • For a spicier version, leave some of the seeds in or substitute them with other peppers such as jalapeños.
  • Roasting the pepper gives it a smokier flavor.
  • If you don’t have fresh poblano pepper, you can use jarred roasted peppers instead. However, the flavour won’t be as strong.
  • It is best to make the sauce right before serving to ensure that it has the freshest flavour possible.
  • For extra heat, add in a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapenos.
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