Chiles Rellenos - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 (4-inch) fresh Poblano peppers
    vegetable oil for brushing the peppers
    1/4 lb. chorizo sausage
    1 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese (5 oz.)
    1 1/2 lb. fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed or 3 (11 oz.) cans drained
    1/2 c. chopped onion
    2 garlic cloves, chopped coarse
    1/3 c. fresh coriander sprigs
    1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
    3 large eggs, separated
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1 Tbsp. flour
    vegetable oil for frying
    flour for dredging
Preparation
    Brush peppers with oil and, on a rack set on an electric burner at high heat or using a long-handled fork over an open flame, roast them, turning them for 5 minutes.
    Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
    Let peppers steam for 5 minutes.
    Wearing rubber gloves, peel.
    Make a lengthwise slit in side of each pepper from stem to tip.
    Remove ribs and seed carefully, leaving stems intact.
    Rinse the peppers gently; put them on paper towels to drain.
    May also be roasted in oven.

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