Chiles Rellenos

Chiles Rellenos

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 4 poblano peppers
  • 2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 white onion, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 serrano peppers
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until charred all over. Place in a plastic bag for 5 minutes to steam.
  2. 2
    Peel away the charred skin carefully. Make a slit lengthwise and remove seeds, leaving the stem intact.
  3. 3
    Stuff each pepper with cheese slices, being careful not to tear the pepper.
  4. 4
    For the tomato sauce: blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serrano peppers. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, strain the sauce through a fine sieve, simmer for 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in egg yolks to create a fluffy batter.
  6. 6
    Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each stuffed pepper in the egg batter, coating completely.
  7. 7
    Fry peppers until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Place on a serving plate.
  8. 8
    Pour warm tomato sauce over the peppers and serve immediately. Garnish with Mexican crema or sour cream if desired.
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