Chiles Rellenos
- 12 large anaheim chilies or 12 large poblano peppers
- 1 lb cheese, cut into strips
- 1 lb thick-sliced ham (If you choose to use beef, you must brown and season) or 1 lb ground beef (If you choose to use beef, you must brown and season)
- 4 eggs, separated
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 34 teaspoon baking powder
- 13 teaspoon salt
- You must first ready the peppers.
- Step 1: Rinse peppers.
- Cut off tops and remove all seeds.
- Step 2: Place on cookie sheet and broil 4 to 6 inches below broiler unit.
- Broil on high with door open; turn chiles frequently.
- Step 3: Place blackened chiles in a ziplock bag and cover with damp towel to steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from bag and hold under running tap water and remove skin peeling downward toward the tip.
- Now place a strip of cheese in peppers and stuff with ground beef.
- Fill about 3/4 of the way full.
- Beat egg whites until stiff, set aside.
- Beat yolks until thick, set aside.
- Mix together dry ingredients and add yolks, blending well with whisk.
- Mix in beaten egg whites and blend well with whisk.
- Carefully, dip stuffed chile into batter.
- Then fry in deep fat at 360F until golden brown.
- Serve at once!
- Serves 8.
anaheim chilies, cheese, ham, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chiles-rellenos-194419 (may not work)