Mexican Green Rice

Step 1

Give the Poblanos a good rinse and then roast them in the oven for a half hour or so (400F).

Step 2

Once the Poblanos are roasted you can let them cool for a bit. Peel off and discard any puffy bits of skin, but don't worry about getting rid of every last bit. De-stem and de-seed the Poblanos, then add them to a blender along with: 1/2 small onion, 1 peeled garlic clove, 10-15 sprigs of cilantro, and a handful of spinach (optional).  Combine well. You'll probably need to add a splash of stock to get it to combine.

Step 3

Add a glug of oil to a saucepan over medium heat.  Add 1 cup of rice and cook until the rice is opaque and starting to turn golden brown, stirring regularly.

Step 4

Add the blender puree to the rice and cook for a couple minutes, stirring regularly.  Add 1.5 cups of stock and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.  Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, approximately 15-20 minutes.

Step 5

Once cooked you can remove it from the heat and let it sit in its own steam for a few minutes, covered.

Step 6

Take a final taste for salt level, adding more if necessary.  I added another generous pinch of salt to this batch, but keep in mind the exact salt level will depend on which stock you're using. Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.