Crisp Stuffed Jalapenos

• 3/4 c. vinegar
• salt
• 12 medium jalapenos
• 12 small cooked shrimp or 12 whole blanched almonds
• 1/2 c. or more shredded Jack or Panela cheese
• all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, separated
• fresh ground pepper
• oil (for frying)

1. Slit down 1 side of each pepper; remove seeds.
2. Do not remove top and stem of pepper.
3. Stuff jalapenos with 1 shrimp or 1 almond and some cheese.
4. You may do them entirely with cheese; coat with flour.
5. Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
6. In another bowl, beat yolks and add 1 tablespoon flour, salt and pepper to season.
7. Fold in egg whites.
8. Gently combine in heavy skillet; heat 1 inch oil to 350u0b0.
9. Holding jalapenos by stem, coat in batter.
10. Drop into hot oil to fry, turning once, to golden brown.
11. Drain on paper towel; serve hot.
12. Appetizers for 4 to 6.

vinegar, salt, jalapenos, shrimp, panela cheese, flour, eggs, fresh ground pepper, oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1055583 (may not work)