Best 12 Diana Dávilas Chiles Rellenos Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can match the allure of Diana Dávila's Chiles Rellenos. This traditional Mexican dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring succulent poblano peppers stuffed with a savory filling of picadillo, a flavorful blend of ground meat, vegetables, and spices. The chiles are then dipped in a delicate egg batter and fried until golden brown, creating a crispy outer shell that contrasts with the soft and tender interior. Served with a rich tomato sauce and garnished with crema, queso fresco, and fresh herbs, Diana Dávila's Chiles Rellenos are a feast for the senses, embodying the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine.

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AUTHENTIC CHILE RELLENO RECIPE



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This Authentic Chile Relleno Recipe takes you step-by-step on how to make this traditional Mexican dish of poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg batter and lightly fried. Serve with frijoles de olla, a crisp salad, and salsa ranchera-Ugh, so good!

Provided by Kate Ramos

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large poblano peppers
10 ounces Queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese, shredded (you should have about 4 cups shredded cheese)
6-12 fresh epazote leaves (optional)
4 eggs, separated
1 cup neutral oil like avocado oil, grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup all purpose flour
Kosher salt, for seasoning
4 large ripe tomatoes, cored
1/2 white onion
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 serrano peppers
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh Mexican oregano or 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or Mediterranean oregano
1 cup water
2 tablespoons neutral oil (whatever you use to fry the chiles is fine)

Steps:

  • Char the poblanos: Char the peppers over the open flame of your gas stove, turning occasionally until all sides are blackened. Transfer to a heat proof bowl, cover and let cool to room temperature. If you don't have a gas stove you can also do this on a grill or under the broiler.
  • Make the Salsa Ranchera: Turn the broiler to high and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serranos on the baking sheet and place under the broiler. Check every 2-3 minutes and turn the vegetables so the blacken on all sides. The garlic will cook much faster than the other vegetables. Remove each ingredient as it is done cooking. This should take anywhere from 9-15 minutes.
  • Blend the salsa ingredients. Remove the skin from the garlic and the stem and skin from the serranos. If you are sensitive to heat you can also remove the seeds of the serrano peppers too. Place all the blackened vegetables into a blender along with the 2 teaspoons of salt, the oregano, and the cup of water. Blend on high until smooth.
  • Fry the sauce. Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a small Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sauce (careful it will splatter) and fry in the oil until the color deepens and the sauce is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
  • Peel the peppers. Carefully remove the blackened skin from the peppers. Try your best not to rip or break them. Get off as much as you can and rinse the rest off under running water.
  • Stuff the peppers. Cut a slit down the side of each pepper and remove the seeds with your fingers, again being careful not to rip or break them. Rinse out any remaining seeds under running water. Fill each pepper with 3/4 to 1/2 cup of shredded cheese depending on the size of the pepper-you will use all the cheese. Place 1-2 fresh epazote leaves inside each pepper if using. Seal closed by threading a toothpick through the opening.
  • Make the batter. Beat the egg whites in a bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium-high until they are stiff. Turn the mixer to low and add the yolks one at a time until they are completely incorporated. Add a generous pinch of salt and mix that in as well.
  • Heat oil. Heat the cup of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Batter the chiles. Place flour in a pie plate or shallow baking dish. Season generously with salt. Coat the chiles, one at a time, in the flour, dusting off any excess then dip the chiles into the mixing bowl and cover with the egg batter. I like to use a small spatula to "paint" the batter onto the chiles until they are thoroughly coated.
  • Fry the chiles. Once the oil is hot (test by sticking a wooden chopstick in the oil, if it is immediately covered in bubbles the oil is ready) add the chiles, two at a time. Adjust the oil temperature as they are cooking. If the oil starts to smoke, turn it down if it becomes too cool, turn up the heat.
  • Flip the chiles. Once the chiles are golden brown on one side, flip using a fish spatula and cook until golden on that side. Keep flipping and frying until they are golden all over and they are warmed through, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Drain the chiles. Remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain the excess oil and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining chiles. Then serve immediately with Salsa Ranchera.
  • Make in advance. The chiles keep great if you want to make them ahead. Keep them warm for up to an hour in a low (200°F) oven. Or make, let cool, and refrigerate then reheat in a 350°F oven until hot, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 170 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 65 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 846 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 48 grams unsaturated fat

CHILES RELLENOS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 large poblano peppers
4 eggs, yolks and whites separated
4 eggs, yolks and whites separated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded jack cheese
1/2 cup fresh corn (or frozen if unavailable)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Chile Relleno Tomato Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, roughly chopped (juice included)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Place the peppers on a baking sheet and broil until the skin is blistered and charred, turning to cook on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place the charred peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to cool for at least 10 minutes. Once cool, remove the skin easily with your hands.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. In a small bowl, mix 2 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. (Reserve 2 remaining yolks for another use.). Place the remaining flour on a small plate. Mix one-third of the egg whites into the egg yolks, and then gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the remaining egg whites just until incorporated. In a third bowl, mix together the cheese and corn.
  • Remove the seeds from the peppers by slicing them open along one side. Slice about two-thirds the length of the pepper, just long enough to remove the seeds with a small spoon. Stuff the peppers with the cheese mixture, squeezing the cheese gently so that it stays together.
  • Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gently roll the peppers in the flour. (If the cheese and peppers are too warm and are falling apart, place in the freezer for 10 minutes). Coat the peppers in the egg batter by dunking and spooning the batter all around. Lift the pepper, and gently spoon off any excess batter hanging from the bottom. Place in the hot oil and fry until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Place on paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Serve with Chile Relleno Tomato Sauce.
  • Add the olive oil to a medium saute pan over medium heat. Then add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, cayenne and garlic, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute longer. Add the chicken stock and the tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool a few minutes. Mix in the blender for 10 seconds (the sauce will not be smooth). Add the cilantro, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and pulse just to blend.

CHILES RELLENOS



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Who can resist cheese-stuffed poblano peppers that are battered and fried until golden brown, and served with a savory tomato sauce scented with cinnamon and coriander? Instead of the fluffy egg batter that's typically used in Mexico, we made a simple beer batter to create a crispy finish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 poblano chiles
8 ounces Oaxacan-style string cheese, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 (12-ounce) bottle or can lager-style beer
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Mexican Tomato Sauce, warm, recipe follows
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1/4 medium yellow onion
6 cloves garlic
5 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 serrano chile (with seeds)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (preferably Mexican)

Steps:

  • To prepare the chiles:
  • Position a rack on the upper most shelf of the broiler element and preheat. Put the chiles on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil, turning occasionally with tongs, until the skin is charred, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover, and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully rub the charred skin off the chiles. Using a small knife, make a lengthwise slit along the side of each chile to form a pocket. Carefully cut out and discard the seeds.
  • Cut the cheese into 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slabs, about 3/4 the length of each chile (your chiles probably vary in length, so tailor the cheese to the chiles). Slip the cheese pieces into the pocket of each chile so they're 2/3 full. (If the cheese protrudes from the chiles, just cut a little off.) "Sew" each chile shut with a wooden skewer or long toothpick. (The skewers should be longer than the chiles, so they can be easily pulled out after frying.)
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the beer to a make a smooth batter.
  • In a large, wide, heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 365 degrees F.
  • Put the flour for dredging on a plate. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chiles in the flour (the dampness of the chiles creates a light paste with the flour that seals over any tears), dip in the batter, and carefully add to the oil. Fry, turning the chiles once, until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer the chiles rellenos to a dry paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt, to taste. Gently pull out and discard the skewers.
  • Heat the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce on a plate and set 1 chile relleno on top. Repeat with the remaining sauce and chiles. Serve.
  • In a blender, combine all the ingredients and puree until smooth.
  • Transfer the tomato puree to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Yield: about 3 cups

CHILES RELLENOS (MEXICAN-STYLE CHEESE-STUFFED CHILIES) RECIPE



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Chiles rellenos-Mexican-style stuffed and fried peppers in a roasted-tomato salsa-was one of the first dishes I learned how to cook, using my dad's method. It mostly involved cans. Both my recipe and my technique have improved since those early days: I've experimented with various chili-roasting methods and dozens of batter recipes and techniques, and I've finally nailed that salsa. Here's what I've learned.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Entree     Mains

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Salsa Ranchera and Chilies:
6 Poblano peppers
2 pounds Roma tomatoes (1kg; about 6 medium)
1 small yellow onion (about 6 ounces; 170g), split in half, unpeeled
2 to 3 serrano chilies
6 medium cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/2 cup (120ml) chicken stock or water
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems (1/2 ounce; 15g)
1 tablespoon (15ml) lard or vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Filling:
1 tablespoon (15ml) lard or vegetable oil
1 small onion (about 6 ounces; 170g), finely diced
1 teaspoon (about 2g) dried oregano
1/2 pound (225g) fresh Mexican chorizo or ground pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 ounces (285g) grated Jack, pepper Jack, Chihuahua, or cheddar cheese; 16 ounces (450g) if making smothered version (see note)
To Fry:
2 cups (475ml) vegetable oil
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup flour (5 ounces; 140g), divided

Steps:

  • For the Salsa Ranchera and Chilies: Adjust rack to 4 inches below broiler and preheat broiler to high. Place Poblanos, tomatoes, onion, serranos, and garlic on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil until chilies are blackened on top, about 5 minutes. Flip chilies to expose another un-blackened surface and continue broiling for another 5 minutes. Turn chilies one more time, flip tomatoes, and continue broiling until chilies are blackened all over, a few minutes longer.
  • Transfer tomatoes, onion, garlic, serranos, stock, and cilantro to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Wrap Poblanos with foil from baking sheet and set them aside to steam. Process salsa until smooth but still a little chunky.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) lard or oil in a medium saucepan until just starting to smoke. Immediately pour all of the salsa into pan (it will bubble very violently). Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about 1/2 cup. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 921 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 1703 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 70 g, ServingSize Serves 3 to 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHILES RELLENOS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 poblano chile peppers
5 plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 large egg whites plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
Vegetable oil, for frying
All-purpose flour, for dredging

Steps:

  • Char the chiles.
  • Turn a gas burner on high. Char the chiles on the burner grate, turning with tongs (Marcela is a pro and uses her hands!), until blackened all over. Or char the chiles under the broiler.
  • Let them soften.
  • Transfer the charred chiles to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and close. Let stand 10 minutes. The chiles will steam in the bag, making them soft and easy to peel.
  • Remove the skin.
  • Gently rub the chiles with paper towels to remove as much skin as possible. It's okay if a few flecks remain-they'll add flavor, so don't rinse them off.
  • Open the chiles.
  • Using a paring knife, make a slit across the top of a chile just below the stem, leaving the stem intact. Starting from the middle of the slit, slice lengthwise down to the tip of the pepper (cut through only one layer). Open the chile like a book and pull out the seeds and inner membranes. You may need to use a paring knife to loosen the top of the seedpod. Repeat with the remaining chiles.
  • Prepare the sauce.
  • Puree the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a blender until smooth. Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the tomato puree and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; the sauce will be broth-y. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Make the filling.
  • Place the cheese in a bowl, then add the oregano, crumbling and rubbing it with your fingers to release its flavor. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the chiles.
  • Fill each chile with about 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Fold in the sides to cover the filling, then thread 2 toothpicks across the seam to form an X. You will probably need to make a second toothpick X to secure each chile so the filling doesn't leak out when you fry.
  • Mix the batter.
  • Beat the egg whites with a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add the egg yolk and beat 3 more minutes.
  • Batter and fry.
  • Heat about 1 inch vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
  • Dredge: Pour flour into a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. One at a time, coat the stuffed chiles with the flour.
  • Batter: Holding each chile by the stem, lower it into the egg batter to cover completely. Let any excess batter drip off.
  • Fry: Add the chiles to the hot oil, 1 or 2 at a time; fry, flipping once with tongs, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Eat!
  • Place a fried chile on each plate and pour the warm sauce over it. Serve immediately.

EGGS - CHILE RELLENO TORTA - DIANE MOTT DAVIDSON RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by Pascento96

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 lb Monterey Jack cheese, grated
5 eggs
1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups half & half
1 4ox can diced green chilies, drained
1/4 cup Picante sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 375. Mix grated cheeses and spread evenly in buttered 10 inch pie plate (or 8x8 pan). Beat eggs, add flour slowly and then beat in half & half. If mixture is lumpy, strain it. Pour egg mixture over cheeses in pie plate. Carefully spoon chilies over the surface, then spoon Picante sauce over all. Bake about 45 minutes or until center is set.

BAKED CHILES RELLENOS



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Delicious baked chiles rellenos without the fat of frying. Serve with Mexican beans and rice.

Provided by Busy Teacher

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium poblano peppers
4 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup milk
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Roast peppers on the top rack of the preheated oven until the skins are charred, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and allow to cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While peppers are cooling, whisk eggs, flour, milk, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth. Slice the queso fresco into eight even rectangles, just shorter than the length of the peppers.
  • Carefully peel off the waxy skin of the cooled peppers. Gently cut a slit down the length of the peppers and use a spoon to remove the seeds and membranes.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of the milk mixture on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Wrap each pepper around a queso fresco rectangle. Place each chile/cheese wrap seam-side down in a single layer in the baking dish. Cover with remaining egg mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the egg mixture has risen and the cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 450.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHILES RELLENOS



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This recipe for chiles rellenos comes from Andrea Serrato, who sells an exquisite version of the dish out of her home in East Los Angeles. Ms. Serrato learned to make it from her mother, Rose Serrato, who fills big chile poblanos simply with queso ranchero, fries them in a cloudlike batter and simmers them in a garlicky salsa roja. Be sure to take your time charring the chiles on the flame to make sure they get evenly tender. The dish is time-consuming and labor-intensive, but extremely worthwhile - delicious, comforting and beautiful, too.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 chiles

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 serrano chiles, stems removed
6 beefsteak tomatoes (about 4 pounds)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola
1 white onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings
6 large, firm poblano chiles (about 1 3/4 pounds)
12 ounces queso fresco or low-moisture melting cheese, such as mozzarella
5 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
Canola oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Prepare the tomato salsa: Put a large pot of water on to boil. When the water starts to bubble, add the serrano chiles and whole tomatoes, and turn down the heat. After 10 minutes of low simmering, strain.
  • Add the serranos, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to a blender with 1/2 cup water, and purée until smooth. Add the tomatoes, then purée until almost totally smooth. (Some larger pieces of tomato are fine, and give the salsa texture.)
  • In a large saucepan that will hold all of the salsa, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook until soft and slightly golden on the edges, about 5 minutes, then add the salsa and turn off the heat.
  • Prepare the chiles: Using tongs, char two poblanos at a time over the open gas flame (or all six under your broiler, turning them often). The chiles should be blackened all over, and tender to the touch, which takes about 10 minutes. As you finish them, put them on a plate and cover for about 10 minutes.
  • Use your finger to gently push and peel away the blackened outer skin of the charred chile. Remove as much as you can, but it's OK if a few small pieces are left; don't worry about it. Use a knife to slice each chile lengthwise, leaving an inch or so on each end, and remove the seeds (again, it's OK if some remain). Fill the chiles with cheese to fit, but make sure the chile can still close along its seam when you pinch it shut.
  • Prepare the batter: Separate the eggs, and beat the whites with a whisk attachment until thick and frothy, like meringue. Add the yolks, and beat for another minute, just to incorporate.
  • Fry the chiles: In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat about 3 inches of oil over medium until a small drop of batter sizzles vigorously when you add it to the oil. Put the flour on a plate, and roll a chile in the flour so it's completely covered. Push it down into the batter, turn it around gently, and use the stem to pull it out - it will look like a vaguely chile-shaped cloud.
  • Gently lay the chile down in the hot oil, seam side up. The chile should immediately start to sizzle and lightly color. Spoon hot oil over any exposed parts of the chile, cooking for about 2 minutes, or until the top of the chile is evenly golden brown, then remove and place on a paper-towel-lined rack to drain. Repeat with each chile.
  • When you're ready to sit down and eat, heat the salsa over medium, and season it to taste with salt. Place the fried chiles in the pan. (Work in batches if you have to, so the chiles aren't crowded.) Let them simmer gently for a few minutes, then serve immediately with extra salsa spooned over the top.

REAL CHILES RELLENOS



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Just like your favorite Mexican restaurant! This unique, flavorful sauce and light, crispy batter will make it worth the little effort and time to prepare this cheesy classic at home. The steps are easy, and you can find Mexican oregano and comino in the Mexican spice section of any grocery store. Stuff and freeze the peppers in advance to save time!

Provided by *Fat~Dog~Lane*

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 large poblano peppers
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
5 egg whites at room temperature
1 egg yolk, beaten
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
sour cream for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place the peppers onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 8 to 10 minutes per side. When the peppers are about 80 percent blackened, place them a plastic bag, seal, and allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Cut a slit lengthwise into the side of each pepper, and remove seeds and veins. To reduce spiciness, rinse out any remaining seeds with water. Pat the peppers dry with paper towels.
  • Mix together the shredded mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Divide the cheese into 4 portions, and squeeze each portion lightly in your hands to make a cone shape. Insert a cone into the slit in each pepper, and pin the openings closed with toothpicks. Dredge each pepper in flour, dust off the excess, and place on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper or waxed paper. Place the peppers in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  • To make sauce, blend the stewed tomatoes in a blender until pureed, and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook and stir for about 30 seconds, and pour in the pureed tomatoes, chicken broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, and cinnamon. Reduce to medium-low, and simmer the sauce until reduced by half and thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), and warm a platter in the oven.
  • To make batter and finish the chiles rellenos, mix 1/3 cup flour with salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until the whites form stiff peaks. Lightly mix the egg yolk and flour-salt mixture into the egg whites to make a fluffy batter. Remove peppers from freezer and coat them in flour again; shake off excess flour, and dip each pepper into the egg batter, using a spoon to gently but completely coat each pepper with batter.
  • Heat frying oil in a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Gently lay the coated peppers into the hot oil, and fry on both sides until the batter is golden brown and the cheese filling is hot, about 5 minutes per side. Remove peppers to warmed platter while you finish frying. To serve, ladle a generous spoonful of sauce onto plate, and place pepper on sauce. Serve peppers hot with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1239.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHILE RELLENOS



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Delicious green chiles stuffed with cheese, dipped in a special batter and fried in canola oil.

Provided by PANCHITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 Anaheim chile peppers, charred and peeled
1 pound Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon canola oil
½ cup all-purpose flour for coating

Steps:

  • Remove seeds and membranes from peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of cheese.
  • In a small bowl combine milk, the 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt and canola oil; mix well to make a batter.
  • Pour enough oil in heavy frying pan to reach 1 inch in depth and heat over medium-high heat. Roll each pepper in the remaining flour and dip in the batter. Fry until lightly browned on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 170.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 1746.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CHILES RELLENOS DE PICADILLO-POBLANO CHILES STUFFED WITH MEAT-DIANA KENNEDY RECIPE - (4/5)



Chiles Rellenos De Picadillo-Poblano Chiles Stuffed with Meat-Diana Kennedy Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by bunny_2

Number Of Ingredients 33

THE PICADILLO
2 pounds boneless pork with some fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 white onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves
salt to taste
1/4 cup lard or vegetable oil
2/3 cup findely chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 peppercorns
5 whole cloves
3 heaped tbps. raisins
2 tbps. blanched and slivered almonds
2 heaped tbps. cubed acitron or chopped candied fruit (dried pineapple)
1/14 pounds tomatoes roughly chopped
THE TOMATO BROTH
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 tbps. roughly chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tbps. lard or vegetable oil
4 whole cloves
6 peppercorns
2 mexican bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp. dried
1 inch cinnamon stick, broken into two pieces
3 cups reserved pork broth
salt to taste
THE CHILES
6 poblano chiles, charred and peeled
THE BATTER
Vegetable oil for frying
4 large eggs, separated
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 about 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Put the meat into a large saucepan with the sliced onion, garlic, and salt and barely cover with water. Bring the meat to a simmer and continue cooking over low heat until the meat is tender-about 40 minutes. Leave the meat to cool in the broth. When cool, strain the meat, reserving the broth. First shred and then choop the meat to a medium texture-there should be about 3 cups. Skim the broth. Melt the lared in a large skillet and cook the chopped onion and garlic until translucent-about 2 minutes. Add the meat and let it cook until it begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Crush the spices roughly and add them, the the rest of the picadillo ingredients, except the tomatoes, to the meat mixture. Cook the mixture a few momnents longer. Blend the tomatoes briefly and add them to the mixture in the pan. Continue cooking the mixture over high heat for about 10 minutes, stiring it from time to time to avoid sticking. Add salt to taste. It should be moist but not juicy. TO PREPARE THE TOMATO BROTH: Blend the tomatoes with the onion and garlic until smooth. Melt the lard in a wide pan and fry the blended tomatoes over high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the broth and salt, and cook them over high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring. Add the pork broth and continue cooking the broth over medium heat for about 10 minutes. By that time it will be well seasoned and reduced somewhat-but still a broth rather than a thick sauce. Add salt as necessary. TO PREPARE THE CHILES: Make a slit in the side of each chile andcarefully remove the seeds and veins. Bea careful to leave the top of the chile, the part around the base of the stem, intact. Stuff each chili with about 1/2 cup of the picadillo until they are well filled out but the cut edges still come together. TO PREPARE THE BATTER: Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until they are firm, but not too dry. Add the salt and egg yolks one by one, beating well after each addition. Prepare one chile at a time: pat the chile completely dry (or batter will not adhere)and sprinkle them lightly with flour. Coat with batter. Fry in the hot oil, turning it from time to time, until the batter turns a deep golden color-about 2 minutes. Drain the chiles on paper toweling and place them in the tomato broth-it should come about halfway uup the chiles-to heat through over low heat. Serve immediately. NOTE: You can prepare the stuffing and the sauce the day before, and clean the chiles. But do not put the stuffing into the chiles until about 2 hours before cooking. If you do prepare the chiles 2 hours ahead, do not put them into the broth. Place them on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with several layters of paper toweling, and reheat in a 350 F over for about 20 minutes. This method has the added advantage that the paper absorbs quite a lot of the grease. Then place the chiles in the broth or pour broth over and serve with hot tortillas. i do not recommned freezing.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHILI RELLENOS



Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos image

This is an authentic Mexican recipe that has been handed down for generations in my family.

Provided by Kentucky Guera

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 fresh Anaheim chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) package queso asadero (white Mexican cheese), cut into 3/4-inch thick strips
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable shortening for frying

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers onto the prepared baking sheet, and cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. Turn the peppers often to blacken all sides. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Rinse cooled peppers under cold water to peel off the skins, and cut a slit along the long side of each pepper to remove the seeds and core. Rinse the peppers inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff the peppers with strips of the cheese.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with the baking powder. In a second metal bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until the whites form stiff peaks. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Place flour into a shallow bowl.
  • Heat the vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, tap off excess flour, and dip the peppers into the egg mixture to coat both sides. Gently lay the coated peppers into the hot shortening. Fry peppers until lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 356.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • For the perfect roasted poblano pepper: Choose poblano peppers that are dark green and have smooth skin. Roast the peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and blistered. Place the roasted peppers in a paper bag and let them steam for 10 minutes. This will make it easier to peel off the charred skin.
  • To make sure the filling stays inside the peppers: Use a sharp knife to make a slit in the side of each pepper. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Stuff the peppers with the filling, then use a toothpick to secure the opening.
  • To prevent the chiles rellenos from breaking apart: Dip the stuffed peppers in egg batter before frying them. This will help to hold the peppers together.
  • For a crispy coating: Fry the chiles rellenos in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain the peppers on paper towels before serving.

Conclusion:

Chiles rellenos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With a variety of fillings and sauces to choose from, there is sure to be a chile relleno recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give chiles rellenos a try!

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