Chilies Rellenos - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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6 c. peanut oil
1 (4 oz.) can mild green chilies
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
2 separated eggs
1 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. flour
1 (8 oz.) can prepared enchilada sauce
Preparation
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Pour oil in electric deep fryer.
Preheat at 425\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, drain green chilies and remove seeds.
Cut cheese into strips.
Insert a strip into each chile.
Dredge each in flour and set aside.
Beat egg whites to a soft peak.
Beat together egg yolks, flour and salt until mixture is smooth.
Fold in beaten whites.
Coat each cube with egg mixture.
Drop in hot oil.
Fry until golden brown.
Spoon hot oil over chilies, while frying, to brown tops.
Remove and drain.
Serve on warm platter topped with prepared enchilada sauce.
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