micki barzilay's Notes:
Expand2 medium Swordfish Steaks Ask a question about this ingredient
4 large Poblano Chili's Ask a question about this ingredient
2 limes (juiced) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 bunch mint Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 bunch cilantro Ask a question about this ingredient
6 cloves garlic (finely minced) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups tamari soy sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups cooked rice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Medium-Large Sized Marinated & Grilled- 1/2 inch Cubed Swordfish Ask a question about this ingredient
4 sprigs mint (finely chopped) Ask a question about this ingredient
4 sprigs cilantro-finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups grated soft white cheese (Jack, Havarti etc) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup green olives (finely chopped) or capers ( loosely chopped) or both Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup Sultana or yellow raisins (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
Rinse 2 "medium-large" sized Fresh Swordfish Steaks, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, wash and cut across stem ends of Poblano Chili's - scooping out & discarding the seeds.
Ask a question about this stepBlend together the lime juice, tamari, cilantro, mint, & garlic.
Ask a question about this stepPlace the cubed Swordfish & Poblano's into the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Ask a question about this stepRemove cubed Swordfish & Poblanos from marinade, grill fish for 2 minutes (should be partially cooked) then mix cooked rice, grated white cheese, diced green olives /capers, finely chopped cilantro / mint & optional sultanas/ raisins, then incorporate cooked cubed fish into mixture using a tablespoon scoop mixture, into the Poblano's. Place on lower oven shelf but using higher temperature (400-450 or broil) & "weep & grill" the peppers to a soft consistency insuring also that fish is fully cooked before serving.
Ask a question about this stepKick it up by adding a "plating sauce" of 1 cup crema (1/2 cup sour cream & 1/2 cup thick cream). Place a circular scoop of cream sauce in center of plate, pulling edges toward outer plate w/ a toothpick or fork, then place the stuffed Poblano on top and garnish with finely chopped specks of cilantro and/or mint. Serve warm.
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Leah is the author of The Hadassah Everyday Cookbook on seasonal Jewish cooking.
Summer time delight