Creamy, rich and delicious. Excellent with shrimp, chicken, beef or used as a dipping sauce with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
3Poblano peppers, roasted
1/2Serrano pepper, chopped
1Tbsp.Jalapeno, minced
6clovesGarlic, diced
2stalksScallions, green and white parts
1Tbsp/Fresh lime juice
1/2cupCotija cheese, grated
1/2cup Oaxaca cheese, grated
1/3cupManchego cheese, grated
3/4cupMexican cream
1/2cupChicken stock
1/2largeAvocado, chopped
1Tbsp.Chicken Bouillon
1/4tsp. Sea salt, or to taste
1/4tsp.Cayenne pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Blend the following ingredients on high until very smooth: Poblanos, serrano, jalapeno, garlic, onion, cotija cheese, avocado, Mexican crema, chicken stock, lime juice, bouillon, salt and cayenne pepper.
Pour the salsa from the blender into a skillet. Add the Manchego cheese. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes until cheese is completely melted. Taste for salt/pepper and adjust with additional chicken stock if the sauce is too thick.
Whether you're making enchiladas or using Culichi on shrimp or chicken, the Oaxaca cheese makes a wonderful topping.