TUNA- AND POTATO-STUFFED ANCHO CHILES

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Categories     Fish     Potato     Backyard BBQ     Tuna     Avocado     Hot Pepper     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Cinnamon     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups water
9 ounces piloncillo*
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 2-inch piece canela** or cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 large ancho chiles
1 pound red-skinned potatoes
1 pound 1-inch-thick ahi tuna steaks
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped white onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
4 ounces mixed baby greens
1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 12 slices

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups water and piloncillo to boil in medium saucepan. Add white vinegar, canela, and salt; simmer until piloncillo has dissolved, stirring often, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add chiles and soak until softened, occasionally pressing to submerge, about 1 hour; drain. Pat chiles dry; slit lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Cook red-skinned potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until skewer easily pierces centers, about 35 minutes. Drain. Cool, peel, and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Season tuna with salt. Grill until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side. Cut tuna into 1-inch cubes. Whisk together 1/4 cup oil and next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Fold in potatoes and tuna. Season with salt. Fill chiles with tuna-potato mixture.
  • Whisk remaining 1/4 cup oil, apple cider vinegar, and cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt. In large bowl, toss greens with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Top with chiles and avocado slices; drizzle with some of remaining vinaigrette.
  • *Mexican raw sugar shaped into hard cones. Smaller chunks are sometimes labeled panocha. If neither is available, substitute and equal weight of packed dark brown sugar.
  • **Mexican cinnamon sticks with a delicate, floral flavor.

Sameer Sahab
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I'm not sure how this recipe got so many good reviews. It was one of the worst dishes I've ever eaten.


Aashish Belbase
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This recipe is a waste of time. The filling was bland and the ancho chiles were tough.


Minerva Reyes
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my filling turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked the potatoes.


tarek asaad
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I had some trouble finding ancho chiles, but I eventually found them at a local Mexican grocery store. The dish was worth the effort.


Joshua Ogendi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still liked it. I think I'll try it again with a milder chile.


Thomas Burk
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I'm not a big fan of ancho chiles, but I still enjoyed this dish. The tuna and potato filling was delicious.


Sameer Raza
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.


Anowar Hossaen
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Yum!


Exotic Relaxed
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Muskaan Muskaan khan
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I love the way the ancho chiles add a smoky flavor to this dish. It's a great way to change up your usual tuna salad.


Md Obak
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my friends and they all raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mahim Hossin
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The ancho chiles were a bit spicy for my kids, but they still ate them all up.


Alisia Coroviac
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Syedajmal Hussainshah
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tuna and potato are a classic pairing, and the ancho chiles add a nice smoky kick.


Josie Ravenwolf
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Hassan Mazin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ancho chiles give it a unique flavor that everyone loves.


Calli Lawson
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These stuffed ancho chiles were a hit at my dinner party. The combination of tuna, potato, and cheese was delicious, and the ancho chiles added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.