Calabacitas con Rajas y Queso

Steps

▶ Tap a timecode to jump to roughly that moment in the video.

1. 1
   Prepare the calabacitas by removing the ends and cutting them into approximately 1 cm cubes.
   ▶ ≈0:42
2. 2
   Prepare the sauce by boiling 5 tomatoes, 1 serrano chile, a small piece of onion, and 2 garlic cloves in water until soft, approximately 8 minutes.
   ▶ ≈1:21
3. 3
   Transfer the softened garlic, onion, and chile to a blender with some of the cooking water and blend. Add the tomatoes and blend until smooth.
   ▶ ≈1:58
4. 4
   Pour the prepared sauce into a bowl and set aside.
   ▶ ≈2:32
5. 5
   Heat oil in a pot and sauté the diced onion and corn kernels over medium heat for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
   ▶ ≈2:47
6. 6
   Add oregano and the diced tomato, season with salt, and stir to release the juices. Cook for 5 minutes.
   ▶ ≈3:03
7. 7
   Pour in the prepared sauce, season with salt or chicken bouillon powder, and let the flavors blend for 6 minutes.
   ▶ ≈3:26
8. 8
   Add the poblano strips and calabacitas cubes, season with salt, stir, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover.
   ▶ ≈3:46
9. 9
   Cook covered over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the calabacitas are almost tender and the poblano has released its flavor.
   ▶ ≈4:09
10. 10
    Stir in cilantro and add the cheese cubes. Cover and allow the calabacitas to finish cooking and the cheese to soften for about 5 minutes.
    ▶ ≈4:17
11. 11
    Turn off the heat and let the dish sit for 10 minutes to allow the calabacitas and cheese to fully soften. The dish is now ready to serve.
    ▶ ≈4:37