CHILES RELLENOS DIVORCIADOS

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Poblanos are roasted, stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, battered, and fried until crisp and golden on the outside and meltingly delicious on the inside. The chiles rellenos are called divorciados because of the separated salsas served alongside: a red one made from roasted tomatoes, and a tangier green one from tomatillos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup sesame seeds
6 poblano peppers (about 1/2 pounds total)
1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes (about 5), halved lengthwise
1 large white onion, cut into 6 wedges
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, stems removed
1 pound tomatillos (6 to 7 medium), husked and thoroughly washed
2/3 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
1/2 cup packed cilantro sprigs, plus more, chopped, for serving
8 ounces Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese, or salted mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
Corn oil, for frying
4 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging

Steps:

  • In a small, dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until fragrant and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place poblanos directly on the grates of a gas stove and char over high heat, turning a few times, until blackened all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover; let steam 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil with a rack in position closest to heating element. Arrange tomatoes (cut-sides up), onion, garlic, jalapenos, and half of tomatillos in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning onion, garlic, jalapenos, and tomatillos once halfway through, until blackened in places and beginning to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer tomatoes, half of onion and garlic, and 1 jalapeno to a blender; add 1/3 cup broth, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl; rinse out blender jar. Place charred and raw tomatillos in blender with cilantro, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining onion, garlic, jalapeno, 1/3 cup broth, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Puree until smooth. Transfer to another bowl.
  • Place poblanos on a work surface; gently rub with a paper towel to remove skins, taking care not to tear flesh. Holding the tip of a knife at stem end of a pepper, make a lengthwise slit about 1 1/2 inches long; carefully remove seeds. Repeat with remaining poblanos. Holding slits open with one hand, stuff peppers with cheese, dividing evenly.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer reads 375 degrees. (Lower heat to regulate temperature, if necessary.) In a bowl, whisk egg whites to stiff but not dry peaks. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with flour and 1 teaspoon salt until thickened slightly and pale. Whisk 1/3 of egg whites into yolk mixture until smooth. Gently fold in remaining egg whites, leaving some streaks (do not overmix). Fill the bottom of a pie plate with flour.
  • Dredge 3 poblanos in flour, turning to evenly coat. Lift 1 poblano and cradle it in your hand, patting with the other to remove excess flour, then hold stem end with one hand and tip end with other hand, slit-side up. Lower into egg batter to fully submerge, then lift again, allowing any excess batter to fall back into bowl. Carefully lower into skillet. Quickly dip remaining 2 floured poblanos in egg mixture and transfer to skillet. Fry, flipping once halfway through, until puffed and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Repeat with remaining 3 poblanos.
  • To serve, spread 1/4 cup charred-tomato salsa on one side of each plate, and 1/4 cup tomatillo salsa on other side. Top with a fried poblano, sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

debra otieno
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chiles rellenos divorciados didn't turn out very well. The peppers were tough and the fillings were bland.


Shelton Tali
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Smartcafeteriashahama
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I made the chiles rellenos divorciados for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best they've ever had.


Nwachukwu Joseph
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were a bit too greasy for my taste, but they were still good.


AYITEY JENNIFER
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I loved the chiles rellenos divorciados. They were flavorful and cheesy, and the sauces were delicious.


RP SAMIR
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were amazing! The poblano peppers were perfectly roasted and the fillings were flavorful and cheesy. I loved the combination of the two sauces.


M Shakeel Shareef
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were a bit too spicy for me, but I loved the flavors. I would definitely make them again, but I would use less chili peppers.


dhdh svsb
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chiles rellenos divorciados are delicious and the recipe is easy to follow.


ridoy ridoy
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good.


Divine Asafo
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I made the chiles rellenos divorciados for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Makanga Jaffarjr
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious.


Tekoha Smith
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I'm not a fan of poblano peppers, but I loved the chiles rellenos divorciados. The fillings were flavorful and the sauces were delicious.


Yahya Abdullah
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were easy to make and very delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


LAMONT HUDSON
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best he's ever had.


Ahmed Afridi
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I made the chiles rellenos divorciados for my family and they loved them! The peppers were tender and the fillings were flavorful. The sauces were also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Brenda Wyllis
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The chiles rellenos divorciados were delicious! The poblano peppers were perfectly roasted and the fillings were flavorful and cheesy. I especially loved the creamy walnut sauce.


shahzad sheikh
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These chiles rellenos divorciados were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the two sauces was絶妙. The poblano peppers were perfectly roasted and the fillings were flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again