Chiles Rellenos (Authentic)
- 6 chilies, medium size Anaheim Chiles or 6 pablano chilies
- 12 ounces monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- 3 tablespoons onions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
- 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano
- salt
- Crispy Egg Coating
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Roast chiles 3" under broiler, rotating until charred and blistered, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place chiles in a sealed plastic bag or bowl covered with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle and skin is loose enough to peel.
- Peel off skins under cold running water, then make a small slit three-quarters down length of chile and discard seeds, leaving stem attached.
- Cut cheese in six 3/4 - 1" thick slices slightly smaller than the chiles.
- Stuff each chile with 1 piece of cheese.
- Roll stuffed chiles in flour, shake off excess and set aside.
- In medium size frying pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook, stirring until golden (about 10 min).
- Add tomato puree and oregano, season to taste with salt.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes and keep warm.
- Crispy Egg Coating.
- Seperate 4 eggs.
- In large bowl, whip egg whites with salt until firm peaks form. (make sure they are firm).
- Beat egg yolks until well blended and fold into egg whites.
- Pour oil to a depth of 2-3 inches or so and heat to 425 degrees or med-high.
- Dipp each chile in egg coating and drop into oil and cook about 2 minutes until golden brown on each side, turning once with a fork or spatula.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Top with tomato sauce or enchilada sauce.
- Optional toppings, chopped cilantro, green onions and sour cream.
chilies, cheese, allpurpose, butter, onions, garlic, tomato puree, oregano, salt, egg coating, eggs, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chiles-rellenos-authentic-364318 (may not work)