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    Jun 20, 2022 · Modified: Jan 27, 2023 by Carita · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Poblano Cream Sauce (Culichi Salsa)

    Prepare this Poblano Cream Sauce (Culichi Salsa) and you will never purchase store bought again! This creamy "green sauce" is versatile and a base ingredient for many Mexican inspired meals.

    If you are looking for a recipe to pair poblano cream sauce with, try Camarones Culichi. A rich creamy dish served with plump shrimp, gooey mozzarella cheese and warm tortillas!

    Table of Contents

    • WHAT IS POBLANO CREAM SAUCE?
    • INGREDIENTS NEEDED
    • KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED
    • HOW TO MAKE POBLANO CREAM SAUCE (CULICHI SALSA)
      • Roast The Veggies
      • Blend The Sauce
    • RECIPES TO SERVE WITH POBLANO CREAM SAUCE
    • Poblano Cream Sauce (Culichi Salsa)
      • Equipment
      • Ingredients  
      • Instructions 

    WHAT IS POBLANO CREAM SAUCE?

    One thing about Mexican food is the is depth of flavor and the sauces are endless. From red, green and stewed sauces, this food is rich in culture and flavor. To explain, poblano cream sauce, also known as culichi salsa is prepared with roasting poblano peppers, jalapeno and garlic. Mexican crema, avocado, fresh cilantro and seasonings are also added and blended until smooth.

    Chicken enchiladas with green sauce (poblano sauce), topped with gooey white cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and cilantro.
    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

    This poblano sauce has several options for serving. You can certainly prepare this poblano cream sauce with enchiladas, smothered in shrimp and topped with gooey cheese, tacos, burritos and more!

    Poblano Cream Sauce (Culichi Salsa) in a clay bowl topped with cilantro and lime wedges.
    Culichi Salsa (Poblano Cream Sauce)

    INGREDIENTS NEEDED

    As mentioned, there are simple, approachable ingredients in this poblano sauce recipe. Here is what you will need.

    Poblano Cream Sauce ingredients on a flat lay with cilantro, poblano peppers, Mexican crema, chicken bouillon, fresh garlic, lime, avocado, jalapeno and cayenne pepper.
    Poblano Cream Sauce Ingredients
    1. Poblano Peppers- Mild, smoky with a hint of spice. Provides the overall flavor of the sauce and also the rich green hue of the sauce.
    2. Jalapeno Peppers- These peppers provide the heat in the sauce. You can certainly deseed the pepper depending on your heat preference.
    3. Garlic- Fresh is best as this will be roasted with the other vegetables. No need to chop, we will roast them whole!
    4. Avocado- Provides the richness and creaminess that the sauce has. Ripe avocados work best.
    5. Mexican Crema- This is one of my favorite ingredients to use in Mexican dishes. With that said, it is best to find something similar to this brand. However, if you can't locate Mexican crema, use full fat sour cream.
    6. Chicken Bouillion- You can find the exact seasoning here. This is the main seasoning for this sauce, do not skip.
    7. Lime Juice- The juice of about one lime helps to balance all the flavors!
    8. Cayenne Pepper- Certainly optional but if you prefer a bit of spice, use this ingredient.
    9. Water (or Milk)- Will be used to help with the consistency of the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, adding a bit of water will help thin the sauce.
    Flatlay with blue round bowl with shrimp in roasted poblano cream sauce. two gray plates with scooped out shrimp in sauce with warm tortillas.
    Camarones Culichi

    KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED

    You will note from the recipe video that this recipe requires just a few tools. Here is what you will need:

    1. Blender-A durable blender is required to blend the roasted peppers, garlic, seasonings, herbs and cream to make this delicious sauce. Any blender will work but I’ve linked the blender used in the recipe video.
    2. Baking Tray– You’ll need a baking/roasting tray when charring the peppers and garlic in the oven.
    3. Cutting Board- A flat surface to roughly chop the ingredients.

    HOW TO MAKE POBLANO CREAM SAUCE (CULICHI SALSA)

    Roast The Veggies

    Begin by preheating the oven to broil. Next, place peppers, jalapeños and garlic on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil, salt and pepper. 

    Poblano peppers, jalapeno and garlic before being roasted in oven. Veggies are on baking sheet with aluminum foil.
    Fresh Peppers and Garlic on Baking Sheet

    Then, broil uncovered for up to 10 minutes until blackened and charred, watch carefully not to burn.

    While the veggies are roasting, roughly chop cilantro and slice avocado in half.

    After the roasted veggies are removed from the oven, remove tops from both peppers, slice in half and remove seeds from poblano and jalapeño peppers. If spice is desired, leave seeds in jalapeños but remove from poblano peppers.

    Roasted poblano, jalapeno and garlic cooling on a flat white plate.
    Roasted Peppers and Garlic Out Oven

    Blend The Sauce

    Next, in a blender, place roasted peppers, garlic, cilantro, avocado, cream, chicken bouillon, splash of water or milk, lime juice and blend until smooth. Adjust sauce to your desired taste by adding salt, pepper and/or cayenne if desired.

    Poblano Cream Sauce (Culichi Salsa) ingredients in blender.
    Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce in Blender

    This recipe yields about three cups of poblano sauce and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three to five days. You certainly can freeze this sauce as well. It is important to note, storing in a freezer safe bag or container works best. The sauce can last three to six months in your freezer.

    Poblano cream sauced in a clay/brown bowl topped with fresh cilantro and wedges of lime.
    Roasted Poblano Sauce

    RECIPES TO SERVE WITH POBLANO CREAM SAUCE

    As mentioned, this sauce is versatile, serving it alongside these items are just the beginning. I did not mention but this sauce is so good, you can serve it as soup. haha 🙂

    Camarones Culichi

    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

    Warm Potato in Poblano Cream Sauce

    Chorizo Breakfast Skillet

    Warm Herbed Potato Salad with Poblano Cream Sauce
    Poblano Cream Sauce
    Poblano Cream Sauce (Culichi Salsa) in a clay/brown bowl topped with cilantro and lime wedges. Bowl of cheese and a white bowl of shredded chicken added for styling purposes.

    Poblano Cream Sauce (Culichi Salsa)

    Carita
    After preparing this Poblano Cream Sauce, you will never purchase store bought again! This creamy "green sauce" is super versatile and can be used as a base ingredient for many Mexican inspired meals.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Main Course, Salad Dressing
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6 people

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender
    • 1 Cutting Board
    • 1 Baking Tray

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Poblano Peppers
    • 1 Jalapeno
    • 4-5 cloves Garlic
    • 1 cup Cilantro
    • 1 Avocado
    • 12 oz Mexican Crema
    • 1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
    • ¼ cup Water or milk
    • 1 Lime
    • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • Pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to broil.
    • Place peppers, jalapeños and garlic on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil, salt and pepper. 
    • Then, broil uncovered for up to 10 minutes until blackened and charred, watch carefully not to burn.
    • While the veggies are roasting, roughly chop cilantro and slice avocado in half.
    • After the roasted veggies are removed from the oven, remove tops from both peppers, slice in half and remove seeds from poblano and jalapeño peppers. If spice is desired, leave seeds in jalapeños but remove from poblano peppers.
    • In a blender, place roasted peppers, garlic, cilantro, avocado, cream, chicken bouillon, splash of water or milk, lime juice and blend until smooth.
    •  Adjust sauce to your desired taste by adding salt, pepper and/or cayenne if desired.
    Keyword Culichi Salsa, Culichi Sauce, Poblano Sauce, Shrimp Poblano Cream Sauce

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    Hi, I'm Carita a true southern girl at heart. My love for cooking started as a child watching my grandmothers cook with such ease in the kitchen. Creating delicious meals doesn't always require hours in the kitchen. I have taken all that I've learned and work to develop simplified versions of staple recipes for you to share with family and friends!

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