This is a popular dish at my place. Having a good grasp of the core principles of what works in this dish, makes it fun to tweak different areas seeing where there is room for improvement. For one, visually, I like the rice to be whiter than it is here. The original recipe calls for blending roasted chilies, cilantro and stock for the rice’s cooking liquid. I would rather cook the rice with water, cilantro and chilies to get a brighter color. It kind of sounds like I am painting with food?!? Well, you have to see it before you eat it (excellent bumper sticker caption idea).
The peppers can easily be changed up. I find myself backing off the heat. Anaheim instead of Poblano. Pickled peppers would even be interesting.
Rolling can be an issue. I have read others have had trouble with their tortillas cracking or crumbling. Central Market has excellent tortillas. I have had better luck if I use them the day I get them. Soaking the tortillas sauce helps. But, it’s a fine line between malleable and mush. Practice, practice, practice.
Previously: Birthday Request, Goat Enchiladas, Mr. Bobby
I think the bumper sticker should read, “You have to hit it before you eat it.”