Culichi Dip or Sauce

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 5

Tasty Culichi Dip Recipe Perfect for Chips and Tacos

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 poblano chiles , roasted , stemmed , seeded
	5 garlic cloves
	1 medium onion
	1 tablespoon real bouillon ( I use Better than Bouillon paste )
	7 5/8 fluid ounces media crema ( Nestle can , available in Mexican markets )
	1 cup whole milk
	salt , to taste
	2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

302

Sugar

Fat

28g

Culichi Dip, also known as Salsa Culichi, is a creamy dip that originated in Mexico and has become popular worldwide. It is made with roasted poblano chiles, garlic, onion, media crema, whole milk, and shredded mozzarella cheese. The dip has a mild spiciness and a cheesy flavor that makes it the perfect accompaniment for chips and tacos. This recipe is easy to make and will delight your taste buds with its creamy texture and delicious blend of flavors.

Instructions

1.	Roast the poblano chiles, then stem and seed them.
2.	Peel the garlic cloves and chop the onion.
3.	Puree the poblano chiles, garlic, onion, bouillon, media crema, whole milk, and salt in a blender.
4.	Heat the puree in a saucepan over medium heat until hot.
5.	Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
6.	Serve hot with chips or tacos.

PROS

This dip is a delicious and creamy complement to chips and tacos.

It has a mild spiciness and a cheesy flavor that will please any palate.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation.

It also contains dairy and may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dip contains poblano chiles, which are high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
They also contain capsaicin, which has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in pain relief.