Ingredients

  • 2 poblano chiles or 2 anaheim chilies
  • 1 12 cups frozen yellow whole kernel corn
  • 13 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long-grain rice, not instant
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth to make a vegetarian version)
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 12 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • Prepare the peppers (this can be done in advance):.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Halve peppers lengthwise,remove stems, seeds and membranes.Place peppers, cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until skins are blistered and dark.
  • Remove from baking sheet.Immediately cover tightly with foil and let stand 30 minutes to steam.
  • With a knife, remove skin from peppers, pulling off in strips.
  • Discard skin and finely chop roasted peppers.
  • Meanwhile, rinse the corn in cool water to partially thaw.
  • Drain well.
  • Place corn and milk in a blender container or food processor bowl.
  • Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook and stir rice, onion and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned and onion is wilted.
  • Carefully stir in chopped roasted peppers, corn puree, chicken broth, zucchini, carrot and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer covered about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve.